It is common knowledge that regardless of strict regulations, illegal mining is rampant in Jharkhand. Justice MB Shah commission’s 2014 report said that the mineral-rich state alone accounts for Rs 22,000 crore worth of illegal mining. It is evident that mining giants have rarely shown commitment to nature while digging for minerals. In February, the Supreme Court, while dealing with cases of illegal mining in six states, had reprimanded the central government for its failure to curb the theft of natural resources running into thousands of crores. Mining giants, with their money and muscle power, are riding roughshod over genuine concerns about the environmental impact of their reckless actions.

Source: dna April 10, 2018 02:41 UTC