(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?