Sand Mining

SAND MINING   For: Preliminary & Mains Topic covers: Understand Sand Mining, Why it is done, Negative Impact, Solutions, Related Law/ Act   News Flash Andhra Pradesh State government imposed a ban on mining and transportation of sand for a fortnight. It announced that a new sand policy would be unveiled by July 1. 20 to 25 per cent of  State government’s income comes from mining alone and steps are being taken to curb illegal…

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