Kerala Government Allows Sand Mining in 17 Rivers Amid Environmental Concerns
The Kerala government has permitted sand mining in 17 rivers, claiming it as a flood mitigation measure. However, the Society for the Protection of the Environment, Kerala (SPEK) criticizes the decision, stating no environmental impact assessment was conducted. Activists warn this move could lead to indiscriminate sand extraction from all rivers and streams, raising ecological concerns.
The Hindu··Kerala



