Rajgarh, a district in Madhya Pradesh, is home to five major rivers– Parvati, Kalisindh, Ajnar, Gadnala, and Nevaj. Every day, there are reports of illegal sand mining from these rivers, often highlighting seizures and actions taken by the authorities.
मध्यप्रदेश के राजगढ़ जिले मुख्य में तौर पर 5 नदियां गुज़रती हैं। इनमें से पार्वती, कालीसिंध, अजनार, गाड़नाला और नेवज प्रमुख हैं। राजगढ़ की इन नदियों से रेत खनन या कहें तो अवैध रेत खनन की खबरें आए दिन आती रहती हैं।
Villagers from Thanjavur and Tiruvarur districts protested against silica sand mining, citing threats to the environment and groundwater. Officials halted the mining temporarily, and a peace meeting with local authorities is scheduled for October 16.
The NGT has directed a joint committee to investigate allegations of illegal mining by Central Coalfields Ltd. in Jharkhand, which has reportedly caused severe pollution in the Damodar River, affecting the local environment and residents' health