NGT Panel to Probe Son River Sand Mining
COAL & MINING

NGT Panel to Probe Son River Sand Mining

The National Green Tribunal (NGT) has assembled a panel to investigate allegations of illegal sand mining on the Son River in Bihar, responding to reports of widespread environmental violations. The investigation was prompted by complaints regarding unauthorized mining activities, which allegedly damage river ecosystems, disrupt water flow, and pose risks to local communities.

The panel comprises representatives from the Central Pollution Control Board (CPCB), Bihar State Pollution Control Board (BSPCB), and the Ministry of Environment, Forest, and Climate Change (MoEFCC). This team is tasked with evaluating the environmental and social impacts of the alleged mining activities, including soil erosion, water pollution, and habitat destruction, particularly for riverine species.

The inquiry will focus on identifying areas where mining has breached legal limits and assessing the extent of ecological damage. Officials have stressed that illegal sand mining has significant repercussions, such as altering river courses, increasing flood risk, and depleting local groundwater resources.

As part of its mandate, the panel will conduct site inspections, review satellite imagery, and consult with local communities to gather comprehensive evidence. The NGT has emphasized the importance of sustainable practices and strict regulation enforcement to prevent environmental degradation in riverine areas. The findings are expected to inform further action, including potential penalties and enhanced regulations for sand mining in the region.

The NGT’s proactive step underscores the growing focus on preserving natural resources and addressing unregulated mining practices. The investigation may lead to stricter oversight, as well as policy recommendations to better manage and protect river ecosystems.

The National Green Tribunal (NGT) has assembled a panel to investigate allegations of illegal sand mining on the Son River in Bihar, responding to reports of widespread environmental violations. The investigation was prompted by complaints regarding unauthorized mining activities, which allegedly damage river ecosystems, disrupt water flow, and pose risks to local communities. The panel comprises representatives from the Central Pollution Control Board (CPCB), Bihar State Pollution Control Board (BSPCB), and the Ministry of Environment, Forest, and Climate Change (MoEFCC). This team is tasked with evaluating the environmental and social impacts of the alleged mining activities, including soil erosion, water pollution, and habitat destruction, particularly for riverine species. The inquiry will focus on identifying areas where mining has breached legal limits and assessing the extent of ecological damage. Officials have stressed that illegal sand mining has significant repercussions, such as altering river courses, increasing flood risk, and depleting local groundwater resources. As part of its mandate, the panel will conduct site inspections, review satellite imagery, and consult with local communities to gather comprehensive evidence. The NGT has emphasized the importance of sustainable practices and strict regulation enforcement to prevent environmental degradation in riverine areas. The findings are expected to inform further action, including potential penalties and enhanced regulations for sand mining in the region. The NGT’s proactive step underscores the growing focus on preserving natural resources and addressing unregulated mining practices. The investigation may lead to stricter oversight, as well as policy recommendations to better manage and protect river ecosystems.

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