In an effort to wipe out illegal mining in the country, the Central government has introduced sweeping changes in the provisions of the Mining Bill.
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[1] http://admin.indiaenvironmentportal.org.in/news/govt-stringent-laws-curb-illegal-mining
[2] http://admin.indiaenvironmentportal.org.in/category/newspaper/indian-express-new-delhi
[3] http://admin.indiaenvironmentportal.org.in/category/thesaurus/illegal-trade
[4] http://admin.indiaenvironmentportal.org.in/category/thesaurus/mining
[5] http://admin.indiaenvironmentportal.org.in/category/thesaurus/minerals
[6] http://admin.indiaenvironmentportal.org.in/category/thesaurus/mining-regulations
[7] http://admin.indiaenvironmentportal.org.in/category/thesaurus/legislation
[8] http://admin.indiaenvironmentportal.org.in/category/thesaurus/ministry-mines
[9] http://admin.indiaenvironmentportal.org.in/category/thesaurus/gram-sabhas
[10] http://admin.indiaenvironmentportal.org.in/category/thesaurus/panchayats
[11] http://admin.indiaenvironmentportal.org.in/category/thesaurus/india