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Andhra Pradesh Villages Grapple with Illegal Granite Mining

आंध्र प्रदेश के गांवों में अवैध ग्रेनाइट खनन की समस्या

आंध्र प्रदेशातील गावांमध्ये अवैध ग्रॅनाइट खाणकामाचा विळखा

অন্ধ্র প্রদেশের গ্রামগুলিতে অবৈধ গ্রানাইট খনন নিয়ে উদ্বেগ

ஆந்திராவின் கிராமங்களில் சட்டவிரோத கிரானைட் சுரங்கப் பணி குறித்த ஆய்வு

ఆంధ్రప్రదేశ్ గ్రామాల్లో అక్రమ గ్రానైట్ మైనింగ్ పై ఆందోళన

આંધ્ર પ્રદેશના ગામડાઓમાં ગેરકાયદે ગ્રેનાઈટ માઇનિંગ પર ચિંતા

ਆਂਧਰਾ ਪ੍ਰਦੇਸ਼ ਦੇ ਪਿੰਡਾਂ ਵਿੱਚ ਗੈਰ-ਕਾਨੂੰਨੀ ਗ੍ਰੇਨਾਈਟ ਮਾਈਨਿੰਗ ਬਾਰੇ ਜਾਂਚ

By AI News Desk 🕐 16 May 2026, 01:46 PM 🌍 World
Andhra Pradesh Granite Mining Faces Scrutiny

The picturesque villages of Kuppam, Bangarupalem, and Palamaner in Andhra Pradesh's Chittoor district have long been centers of year-round granite mining activities. While a regulatory framework ostensibly governs these operations, a significant portion of the industry appears to be engaged in rampant illegal quarrying. This unlawful extraction has repeatedly attracted the adverse attention of the National Green Tribunal (NGT), highlighting a persistent environmental and regulatory challenge.

Environmental Degradation and Revenue Loss

The consequences of unchecked granite mining are stark. Environmental damage, including land degradation, water source contamination, and habitat destruction, has become a growing concern for local communities. Furthermore, the illicit nature of many quarrying operations leads to substantial revenue loss for the state government, as taxes and royalties are evaded. This economic leakage exacerbates the socio-economic divide and deprives public services of much-needed funds.

Political and Public Concern

The gravity of the situation was underscored a few years ago when TDP chief N. Chandrababu Naidu visited the affected quarries. His inspection brought the issues of unchecked mining, its detrimental environmental impact, and the significant loss of state revenue into the political spotlight. Naidu's intervention amplified public concern and put pressure on authorities to address the persistent problem. Despite the regulatory oversight, the allure of high profits from illegal mining continues to fuel these activities, posing an ongoing threat to the region's natural resources and the well-being of its residents. The National Green Tribunal's repeated scrutiny serves as a grim reminder of the urgent need for stricter enforcement and sustainable mining practices in Chittoor district.

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