Question : ILLEGAL SAND STONE MINING



(a) whether the cases of illegal sand mining from rivers and stone mining from mountains have come to the notice of the Government;

(b) if so, the details thereof, State/ UT-wise including Rajasthan;

(c) whether the Government has noticed its impact on the environment and ecology of the country;

(d) if so, the details thereof; and

(e) the steps taken by the Government to check sand and stone mining including the action against those involved in illegal sand and stone mining in the country?

Answer given by the minister


MINISTER OF THE STATE (INDEPENDENT CHARGE) IN THE MINISTRY OF ENVIRONMENT AND FORESTS (SHRIMATI JAYANTHI NATARAJAN)

(a) to (e) The information is being collected and will be laid on the Table of the House.