Mining is the process of extracting ore or minerals from the ground. People started to practice mining many years ago. At first it was thought to be very helpful to mankind but as the years go by and as we discover many things to mine, the disadvantages of mining also evolved.
The definite advantage of mining is that it brings large amount of profits for the companies doing the mining and jobs for the people. It supplies raw materials that provide convenience to daily living. But more disadvantages come along with mining. The downsides of mining are: deforestation and pollution after these two is a chain reaction that will only cause troubles to human. Pollution is just one thing; the damage to both underground and surface environments is as shuttering. Another thing is the depletion of resources rather than the reuse of existing materials, or use of materials readily available on the surface, these said minerals will take hundred of years in order to generate again. Plus the dangers that it will cause to men, cave-ins, explosions, gas, radiation sickness, black-lung disease, asbestosis, and silicosis.
India is a very rich country in terms of natural resources. Mining industry is a major economic activity which contributes significantly to the economy of India. Mining started here ages ago so it is not surprising that deforestation and pollution are very common in the country. Due to the growing number of tribulations mining caused, the country struggles for solutions.
India is the largest producer of sheet mica, the third largest producer of iron ore and the fifth largest producer of bauxite in the world. India’s metal and mining industry was estimated to be $106.4bn (£68.5bn) in 2010.
However, the mining in India is also infamous for human right violations and environmental pollution. The industry has been hit by several high profile mining scandals in recent times.