💨 Abstract

Despite a decade-long ban on unscientific mining by the National Green Tribunal, 1.69 lakh MT of illegally mined coal was detected in Meghalaya. This was revealed by a survey team using drone videography and volumetric assessment. The majority of the illegally mined coal was found in West Jaintia Hills, East Garo Hills, and South West Khasi Hills districts.

Courtesy: theprint.in

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