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Background
Overview
Illegal mining is a persistent issue in India, impacting environment, economy, and governance (GS3 Environment, GS2 Governance). The article provides a detailed case study of its direct link to disaster amplification and the failure of regulatory mechanisms, making it highly relevant for policy analysis.
Environmental degradation, particularly from illegal mining activities, poses a severe threat to ecosystems, natural resources, and human livelihoods. Unregulated extraction of minerals like coal, sand, and stone, often violating environmental laws and court directives, leads to widespread soil erosion, river siltation, water pollution, and exacerbates natural disasters like floods.