National Green Tribunal on Monday stayed sand mining in the entire state of Madhya Pradesh on the ground that it is damaging river ecology. Previously, state government extended mining activity till July 31. Compliance in the matter has to reported by all district collectors and mining officers in three days time on July 23.

In a petition filed by social worker and resident of Kolar, Amarkant Mishra sought stay on sand mining in the entire state during monsoon period. It stated that as per a letter issued by mining department on June 30, period of sand mining was extended illegally for a month i.e. July and before that it was extended for three months on March 30.

Taking a stern view, NGT central zone bench comprising judicial member Justice Dalip Singh and expert member Bikram Singh Sajwan said river bed sand mining in monsoon would affect fishes and aquatic life as it is their breeding season............Read more

Source web page: Times of India