How can the problem of illegal mining be stopped in India?
With the Karnataka Lokayukta slamming Chief Minister B S Yeddyurappa, the nexus of illegal mining has gained momentum not just in the state but across many other states where mining is conducted on a large scale basis.
INDIA HAS been mired with scams since early 2010. The recent revelations made by Lokayukta Justice Santosh Hegde have nailed Karnataka Chief Minister B S Yeddyurappa, ministers from his cabinet and his close relatives. Owing to the large scale of illegal mining across various states in India, this also leads to creation of a nexus between criminals, anti-national elements, politicians - especially in Naxal affected areas.
It may be recalled that in 1990 India stepped up its industrialisation policy, which saw a massive demand for iron ore, and subsequently, mining activities too started on full scale. The beneficiaries were undoubtedly Orissa, Jharkhand, Andhra Pradesh, Goa and Karnataka. Despite having stringent regulations and laws against illegal mining, the establishment of various committees, laws and enquiries have not proved worthwhile.
“It is surprising to see that Bellary has the highest number of Mercedes cars as per the per capita income when compared to any Indian city. How are the mine-owners are getting so wealthy in such a short span of time?” said working professional from Bangalore.
“I have seen some mine-owners had gifted gold and diamond crown in crores to the deity at the temple of Tirupathi but never seen working for poor people,” added another IT professional.
“Justice Santosh Hedge deserves all but government must stop this illegal mining,” said an equally concerned college student.
In India every system has loopholes, and it will be difficult for Karnataka government to sweep the Justice Hedge report under the carpet. The report is a reminder and lesson to the politicians who are growing their wealth at the cost of public money.
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