Order of the Supreme Court in the matter of Sugra Adiwasi & Others Vs Pathranand & Others dated 29/04/2025. The bench of Justice Pamidighantam Sri Narasimha and Justice Joymalya Bagchi directed the state of Madhya Pradesh as well as the central government through the the Ministries of Tribal Affairs and …
If the value of the iron ore and manganese mined in Sundargarh and Keonjhar districts for one year is given to the tribal families of the two Orissa districts, each of the tribals would be richer by Rs 9.43 lakh, says justice MB Shah Commission in its report on Orissa …
In what could halt many mining activities, the Supreme Court on Monday stayed a ministry of environment and forests notification permitting mining in forest areas for two years without clearances under Forest Conservation Act and Environment Protection Act. The February 1, 2013 notification had told states that mining activities in …
‘The pursuit of super profits has drained the miners of feeling for fellow human beings’ It is one of the most scathing reports from the stable of Justice M.B. Shah Commission on illegal iron and manganese ore mining. It holds businessmen, the Odisha government and the Union government, responsible for …
The decision to reduce penalties under Rajasthan Forest (amendment) Act, 2012 by the cabinet on Thursday has opened backdoor entry for mine mafias to grab depleting forest land. The cabinet restored the original penalties under Section 26 and 33 to Rs 500 from Rs 25,000 for cutting, felling or destroying …
The MoEF allowed the companies to continue operations despite their licences expiring The Supreme Court today stayed the Ministry of Environment and Forest letter, which virtually allowed mining companies whose licences in Odisha have expired to continue operations for two more years. The bench passed the order after senior counsel …
Vedanta Aluminium (VAL) is targeting to achieve a capacity utilisation of 80-90% this month, boosted by availability of bauxite from several sources, even as its plans for captive mining in Odisha remains thwarted by the ministry of environment & forests (MoEF) refusal to provide stage II forest clearance to the …
JAIPUR: When we can't say carbon dioxide is yours and oxygen mine, it's time to stop playing solo and join hands together to work towards preservation of our fast depleting natural resources. At a session on 'Blue Planet, Green Earth' with Shekhar Pathak, vice president, World Mountain People Association, Suman …
Pro-mining group to observe Lanjigarh bandh today in protest The local tribals inhabiting the foothills of Niyamgiri have welcomed the decision of the Union ministry of environment & forests (MoEF) to reject the bauxite mining plan on this hill range. The tribals observed 'Vijay Diwas’ (Victory Day) on Thursday and …
The indiscriminate encroachment of forest land in the two districts of Latehar and Palamu has become a major cause of concern for the forest authorities here. Following the Forest Rights Act, 2006, land is being encroached upon without any fear of law. This is done over a period of time. …
Government moves one step closer to expand Camisea project despite concerns about impact on indigenous peoples The Peruvian government is pushing ahead with plans to expand gas operations in a supposedly protected reserve in the Amazon despite calls by the United Nations to suspend them. The company leading the operations, …
In a major setback to Anil Agarwal-promoted Vedanta Resources, the Ministry of Environment and Forests has turned down its proposal for bauxite mining at Niyamgiri hills in Odisha. Vedanta wanted to mine bauxite from Niyamgiri to feed its Rs 5,000-crore Lanjigarh alumina refinery in Odisha. “We have rejected the project. …
Thursday, January 09, 2014 - Bajaur Agency—The local administration in collaboration with United States Agency for International Development (USAID) initiated schemes to empower tribal women by providing them modern techniques of tie and dye. According to a press release issued here, the administration with the financial support of US AID …
The piercing cold wave conditions continue unabated in most parts of the state while an avalanche threat looms large over the high-altitude tribal areas following intermittent snowfall in the higher reaches and tribal belt. People in the high altitude tribal areas have been alerted and SDM, Manali, Vinay Dhiman has …
Coerced and threatened over the past year, they are fighting for rights over forestland that is part of coal-block given to Tata Steel In Latehar district’s Jala village, a hamlet of 250 tribal villagers has refused to make way for coal mining by Tata Steel and Adhunik Power and Natural …
Tribal people of several villages have opposed china clay mining in Kadu hill in Koraput district claiming that the activity will leave the water sources dry and also affect their lives. “People living in 10 villages will lose their livelihood if mining takes place in Kadu hill. The hill has …
‘Ministry says villagers were already provided rehabilitation’ A complete U-turn in a matter of one month by the Union Ministry for Tribal Affairs (MOTA) on the application of the Forest Rights Act (FRA) now promises to remove hurdles before the controversial Mapithel Multipurpose Project in Manipur, which has been under …
The State Government has requested the Ministry of Tribal Affairs (MoTA) to issue guidelines for conversion of forest villages and un-surveyed habitations in forest areas into revenue villages. The Government is facing problems for settlement of claims (both individual and community rights) over forest land not surveyed and land records …
New Delhi : The Supreme Court on Monday asked the ministry of environment and forests to set up a national environment regulator with offices in every state to “appraise and monitor” the process for granting green clearances and how the regulations are complied with. Industry expects the move to make …
Tribals of several villages of Lamataput block in Koraput district have opposed china clay mining at Kadu hill under Machkund tehsil. The villagers under the banner Chitua Mati Dongor Surakhya Samiti have threatened to launch an agitation if the mining is not shelved. "People living in 10 villages will lose …
Victims of ill-conceived policies governing forest resources and environmental conservation, the Van Gujjars, a pastoral nomadic community residing in the Rajaji National Park, are struggling to get their forest rights and entitlements under the FRA Act, 2006.
