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The Menace of Sand Mining in the Gangetic Plains: An Explainer
19 Mar 2024

The Menace of Sand Mining in the Gangetic Plains: An Explainer

by Nachiket Kelkar and Tarun Nair | posted in: People & Environment |

What is sand mining? Sand mining is the extraction of naturally formed sand from river banks, riverbeds, wetlands, or coasts. Sand is a silicate mineral and is of high value in construction, which is the primary driver of sand mining.… Read More

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