Order of the National Green Tribunal in the matter of Akhilesh Kumar Vs State of Uttar Pradesh & Others dated 23/05/2025. The matter related to illegal mining activites carried out by Jai Maa Chandrika Enterprises, Rajendra Nagar, village Kabari, district Mahoba, Uttar Pradesh. The applicant also alleged about illegal sale …
The report states that South Africa has a pivotal role in global mining, and it sets out a framework for the future sustainability of the local industry. "In recent years, the South African mining industry has had a declining contribution to the country's gross domestic product (GDP), which has led …
In essence, the notion of benefit sharing is recognition of the natural rights of affected communities over mineral resources in their traditional and historical homelands. Communities have a right to benefit first—culturally, economically and politically. These rights can be seen from the prism of both immediate as well as long-term …
Following the release of new GDP estimates, nominal GDP for FY18/19 increased and the structure of the economy has changed. In October 2019, the Uganda Bureau of Statistics (UBOS) released new GDP estimates, updating the base year for estimating economic activity to 2016/17 from 2009/10. As a result, nominal GDP …
Order of the National Green Tribunal in the matter of Bharat Patil Vs Ministry of Environment Forest and Climate Change & Others dated 29/01/2020 regarding Notification dated 11.09.2019 issued by the Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change (MoEF&CC) declaring Eco-sensitive Zone (ESZ) for Tungareshwar Wildlife Sanctuary, Thane and Palghar …
Report filed by the Rajasthan State Pollution Control Board (RSPCB) in compliance of the National Green Tribunal order dated November 25, 2019 in the matter of Mahendra Saini, President, Moda Pahad Sangarsh Samiti. The matter related to 34 illegal stone crushers operating in Moda Pahad area within the municipal limits …
Around the world, it is estimated that one in three women and girls will experience gender-based violence (GBV) during her lifetime (World Bank, 2019). Rooted in discriminatory gender norms and laws and shrouded in impunity, GBV occurs in all societies as a means of control, subjugation and exploitation that further …
Order of the National Green Tribunal in the matter of Vikram Kanwar Vs State of Himachal Pradesh dated 28/01/2020 regarding illegal mining and sand crushing by Himachal Pradesh Public Works Department and Central Public Works Department contractors by using mobile stone crushers in Himachal Pradesh. Report filed by the Himachal …
Order of the National Green Tribunal in the matter of Birsa Munda Seba Santha Vs Union of India & Others dated 28/01/2020 regarding illegal and unrestricted mining of sand from the riverbed of river Basloi, Jharkhand being undertaken in gross contravention of the Jharkhand State Sand Mining Policy, 2017. A …
Order of the National Green Tribunal in the matter of Dr. Nihal Thomas, Associate Director, Christian Medical College Vellore Vs State of Andhra Pradesh dated 27/01/2020 regarding air and noise pollution in the process of stone quarrying, close to the CMC Chittoor Campus, affecting the health of the patients in …
Order of the National Green Tribunal in the matter of Anuj Kumar Vs State of Haryana dated 21/01/2020 regarding allegation of illegal sand mining at village Rana Majra, District Panipat, Haryana. Haryana State Pollution Control Board in its report has stated that action has been taken under the Haryana Minor …
Order of the National Green Tribunal in the matter of Nanga Ram Dangi Vs Secretary, Department of Environment & Forests & Others dated 20/01/2020 regarding illegal mining going on around the Jaisamand Lake and other areas of District Udaipur, Rajasthan. The Tribunal directed the Inspector General of Police, Udaipur Range …
Order of the National Green Tribunal in the matter of Threat to life arising out of coal mining in South Garo Hills district Vs State of Meghalaya & Others dated 17/01/2020 regarding unscientific rat hole mining in the state of Meghalaya - for preventive and remedial action. The committee appointed …
India has opened up the coal sector completely for commercial mining for all local and global firms after easing restrictions on end-use and prior experience in auctions via an ordinance, but the mining minister said the move will not hurt state-monopoly Coal India. The Union Cabinet approved promulgation of Mineral …
Order of the National Green Tribunal in the matter of Devi Ram Vs State of Rajasthan dated 10/01/2020 regarding illegal mining and digging of the hill in village Salta Basai, P.S. Gaji, District Alwar, Rajasthan. The report filed by the Rajasthan State Pollution Control Board states that there was no …
Order of the National Green Tribunal in the matter of Ganeswar Singh & State of Odisha dated 09/01/2020 regarding illegal sand mining, District Mayurbhanj, Odisha. Report filed by the District Magistrate Mayurbhanj states on January 7, 2020 that no illegal sand mining has been found. The court directed the authorities …
Order of the National Green Tribunal in the matter of Nisar A. Gattoo Vs Union Territory of J & K & Others dated 09/01/2020 regarding illegally operating stone crushers and hot mix plants in District Doda, Jammu & Kashmir. The NGT directed the District Magistrate, Doda and Jammu & Kashmir …
Order of the Supreme Court of India in the matter of Common Cause Vs Union of India & Others dated 08/1/2020 regarding effect of mining on vegetation. The SC directed that mining areas should be restored so that grass and other vegetation including trees can grow back in the mining …
Order of the National Green Tribunal in the matter of Shivdani Paswan Vs Union of Indi & Others dated 06/01/2020 regarding sand mining in the ghats of Jamui and Lakhisarai Districts of Bihar. The NGT directed the District Magistrates of Jamui and Lakhisarai District and the Member Secretary, State Pollution …
Order of the National Green Tribunal in the matter of Pasupati Rice Mill Pvt. Ltd. Vs The Union of India & Others dated 12/12/2019. The application is against the clauses 5 (i) and 5 (ii) and clause 6 of the Bihar Sand Mining Policy, 2019. The contention is that the …
Question raised in Lok Sabha on Impact of Coal Mines on Environment, 11/12/2019. Coal mining, like any other developmental activity, does have impacts on Environment. However, such impacts in case of coal mining is generally contained within the project area itself.
