ECOLOGICAL ISSUES WITH ILLEGAL SAND MINING IN INDIA AND LAWS RELATED

Author – Thota Raghavendra, Student of Alliance School of law, Alliance University.

Best Citation – Thota Raghavendra, ECOLOGICAL ISSUES WITH ILLEGAL SAND MINING IN INDIA AND LAWS RELATED, INTERNATIONAL ENVIRONMENTAL LEGAL RESEARCH JOURNAL, 1 (1) of 2023, Pg. 12, ISBN – 978-81-960677-0-0.

Abstract

Earth is rich of many resources hidden inside it and Mining is a key to extract those resources. One such major resource used by humankind is sand. Sand is a basic but majorly used natural resources across globe. This paper tries to shed light on sand mining and the effects on the ecosystem due to excessive sand mining in Indian context. The paper tries to understand the effects of excessive sand mining through illegal sand mines across India and how the laws and provisions in India are trying to control them and minimize the already caused damage to the ecosystem. The paper also talks about various legal frameworks for sand mines and analysis them. Also, pointing the failures of Indian authorities in controlling the illegal sand mines in India.

Keywords: Mining, Environmental Imbalance, Sand Mines, Sustainability, Excessive extraction