The recent rise in the illegal mining
activities has put the government on its toes. Several measures are being taken
by the government to curb the illegal activities. “Recently, the government
announced the launch of new technology to help officials track the illegal
mining activities,” says Vaikundarajan, founder of VV Minerals India.
In another incident surrounding the illegal
activities, some activists in Tamil Nadu have filed a complaint with a video to
support the claims. “The site in question is a quarry on the banks of Cauvery
river in Karur licensed by the state government. The activists have claimed
that the quarry is being used over its assigned capacity,” informs Vaikundarajan.
The activists have been in action since
June 2016 having started a movement called Tamil Nadu Environmental Protection
Movement. The complaint has been filed with the collector’s office, District
Revenue Officer and the mining department.
According to the video, several trucks are
seen carrying the sand every day from the banks of the river. The activists
claim that the government has permitted sand up to one metre but the trucks
have been taking about 7 to 8 metres.
“The concern of local is justified as in
Karur, a lot of chemicals from various industries have plagued the rivers. The
Noyyal river has been declared dead and if the illegal mining activities
continue, soon the Cauvery could also face the same fate,” explains
Vaikundarajan.
Over 30,000 people are dependent on the river
for drinking water. Illegal activities can hamper the irrigation facilities of
farmers. Vaikundarajan suggests, “Government is taking this matter seriously
and has put up a plan in place under the Digital India Programme. The locals
and activists should put their faith in the government till the plan is put to
effect.”
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