J&K Mining Department Imposes Monsoon Ban on Riverbed Material Extraction
What happened
The J&K Mining Department has confirmed that extraction of riverbed material (RBM) is prohibited during the monsoon period, which runs from July 1 to September 15. This operational restriction is based on guidelines issued by the Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change. The department manages 204 leases for RBM blocks and one lease for an in-situ deposit, which were granted through e-auction to support public infrastructure projects.
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Why it matters
The department operates under the Mines and Minerals (Development and Regulation) Act, 1957, and has administrative mechanisms in place to facilitate the lawful supply of minor minerals like sand and aggregate. The ban on extraction affects the availability of these construction materials needed for ongoing government development works in the region.
The SWM Rules, 2016 have been notified by the Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change, applying to the Jammu division.
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Who's involved
- KashmirThe region where the mining leases are operational and the regulatory guidelines apply.
- Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate ChangeThe body whose guidelines govern the extraction of minor minerals in the region.
Who could feel it
Possible knock-on effectsThese are possibilities Brind reasoned out, not predictions, and not advice. Most are not stated in any report.
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Construction projects in the region might face delays due to the temporary halt in the supply of essential construction materials like sand and aggregate.
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The entities involved
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Kashmir
disputed territory between China, India and Pakistan
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Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change
Indian government ministry