The recent identification of chromite deposits in two districts of Manipur, Ukhrul and Chandel, has led the government to grant mining clearances disregarding constitutional provisions. While environmental degradation and tribal displacement due to chromite mining in Odisha is well documented, the administration is yet to learn from Odisha’s mistakes.
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Links:
[1] http://admin.indiaenvironmentportal.org.in/feature-article/mining-without-consent-chromite-mining-manipur
[2] http://admin.indiaenvironmentportal.org.in/category/author/franky-varah
[3] http://admin.indiaenvironmentportal.org.in/category/journal/economic-and-political-weekly
[4] http://admin.indiaenvironmentportal.org.in/category/thesaurus/mining
[5] http://admin.indiaenvironmentportal.org.in/category/thesaurus/manipur
[6] http://admin.indiaenvironmentportal.org.in/category/thesaurus/chandel-d
[7] http://admin.indiaenvironmentportal.org.in/category/thesaurus/ukhrul-d
[8] http://admin.indiaenvironmentportal.org.in/category/thesaurus/tribals
[9] http://admin.indiaenvironmentportal.org.in/category/thesaurus/displacement
[10] http://admin.indiaenvironmentportal.org.in/category/thesaurus/mineral-based-industry-0
[11] http://admin.indiaenvironmentportal.org.in/category/thesaurus/mines-act-1957
[12] http://admin.indiaenvironmentportal.org.in/category/thesaurus/orissa
[13] http://admin.indiaenvironmentportal.org.in/category/thesaurus/forests
