{"id":20209,"date":"2023-12-26T11:46:49","date_gmt":"2023-12-26T11:46:49","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/edukemy.com\/blog\/?p=20209"},"modified":"2024-01-29T05:37:47","modified_gmt":"2024-01-29T05:37:47","slug":"coastal-sand-mining-whether-legal-or-illegal-poses-one-of-the-biggest-threats-to-our-environment-analyse-the-impact-of-sand-mining-along-the-indian-coasts-citing-specific-examples-150-wo","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/edukemy.com\/blog\/coastal-sand-mining-whether-legal-or-illegal-poses-one-of-the-biggest-threats-to-our-environment-analyse-the-impact-of-sand-mining-along-the-indian-coasts-citing-specific-examples-150-wo\/","title":{"rendered":"Coastal sand mining, whether legal or illegal, poses one of the biggest threats to our environment. Analyse the impact of sand mining along the Indian coasts, citing specific examples.\u202f(150 Words 10 Marks)"},"content":{"rendered":"
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Coastal sand mining, whether sanctioned by law or carried out illicitly, emerges as a formidable menace to our environment, particularly along the Indian coastline. The repercussions of this activity extend far beyond the extraction process, manifesting in severe environmental degradation, ecosystem disruption, and heightened vulnerability to natural disasters. Legal sand mining, intended for construction and infrastructure development, often spirals out of control due to inadequate regulatory measures. Illicit operations exacerbate these issues by circumventing regulations altogether. The impact is glaring along India’s coasts, with regions like Kerala, Karnataka, and Maharashtra witnessing alarming consequences. Excessive sand removal disrupts the delicate balance of coastal ecosystems, leading to erosion, loss of biodiversity, and compromised resilience to cyclones and tsunamis. Notable instances, such as the exploitation of the Chavara coast in Kerala, underscore the urgent need for stringent regulations and sustainable practices to mitigate the profound ecological toll of coastal sand mining in India.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Tag: <\/strong>Conservation, environmental pollution and degradation, environmental impact assessment,   <\/p><\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n

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