Giving a boost to the mining sector, the government in its announcements intended to revive the economy following the pandemic. But a boost to mining brings with it associated troubles such as land conflicts, run-ins with communities and an impact on the environment.
Context
Giving a boost to the mining sector, the government in its announcements intended to revive the economy following the pandemic. But a boost to mining brings with it associated troubles such as land conflicts, run-ins with communities and an impact on the environment.
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Initial classification and current status of ‘no-go’ and ‘go’ zones
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Total |
No-Go Zones |
Go-Zones |
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Initial classification in 2010 |
Total land |
Total Blocks |
Total land |
No. of Blocks |
% of Land |
Total land |
No. of Blocks |
% of Land |
6,52,572 hectare |
605 |
3,20,684 hectare |
222 |
49% |
3,31,888 hectare |
383 |
51% |
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Revised classification |
6,02,850 hectare |
582 |
1,40,311 hectare |
105 |
23.27 |
4,62,539 hectare |
477 |
76.72% |
Background:
Status of coal mining:
Items for box
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Ease of coal mining
Why is it a bad idea?
Verifying, please be patient.