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Mining-Ecology, National Mineral Policy

Mining-Ecology, National Mineral Policy. INDIA - Mineral Resources. 89 minerals out of which 4 are fuel minerals, 11 metallic, 52 non-metallic and 22 minor minerals

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Mining-Ecology, National Mineral Policy

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  1. Mining-Ecology, National Mineral Policy

  2. INDIA - Mineral Resources • 89 minerals out of which 4 are fuel minerals, 11 metallic, 52 non-metallic and 22 minor minerals • 80% of mining is in coal and the balance 20% is in various metals and other raw materials such as gold, copper, iron, lead, bauxite, zinc and uranium

  3. Orissa – A Mineral Rich State • Iron-Ore 33% • Bauxite 60% • Chromite 98% • Coal 25% • Manganese 67% ( of Country’s Reserve)

  4. Surprising Facts • More than 9 mn tribals displaced in the country. • Between 1951-1995,1.5 mn people displaced in Orissa due to various so called Projects!! • Poor Infrastructure – Trucks plying @ 10kmph • State Emitting 1% of World’s GHGs–2006 & 5% by 2008

  5. EXPLORERS OR EXPLOITERS!! • POSCO of South Korea • VEDANTA ALUMINA Ltd • TATA STEEL • ADITYA BIRLA GROUP • JINDAL STEEL & MINERALS Ltd • Continental resources Ltd of Canada • DE BEERS • ESSAR STEEL & many more……

  6. UP IN THE ARMS!!!! • Protest by Tribals in Kalinganagar, Jajpur Distt & Kashipur in Rayagada Distt. • Protest by Environmental Protection Group, Orissa against mining in Niyamgiri Hills • Recent visit by Medha Patkar

  7. Hoda Committee Recommendations • Simplifying and Streamlining the existing procedures for granting permits and leases for mining. • Recommend Amendments to Mines and Minerals Development and Regulation (MMDR) Act, 1957 • to make Value Addition within State a condition for grant of mineral concession • Recommendation for introduction of Large Area Prospecting License (LAPL) that proposes a max area of 5,000 sq km

  8. Response of ORISSA Govt. • Opposed the Recommendations leading to monopoly of big mining companies • Opposed Recommendation for introduction of LAPL • Opposed panel's Reconnaissance Permit (RP)

  9. SWOTANALYSIS

  10. STRENGTHS • Cheap Raw Material & Labour • Setting up of Secondary & Allied Industries • Presence of World Class Port Facilities

  11. WEAKNESS • Divisive Political Environment • High Tribal Population(23%) • Poor Existing Infrastructure Facilities

  12. OPPORTUNITIES • Infrastructure Development • Employment Generation • Decline in Migration • Boost in Over all Economy • Flow of FDI

  13. THREATS • Contamination of Rivers • Drastic Climatic Changes • Decline in Wildlife Habitats • Displacement of Tribals • Deprivation of Future Generation of State Mineral Resources

  14. Is there LIGHT at the end of TUNNEL…... • Active Participation /Involvement of Local People in Development • Compensatory Afforestation • Development of Wildlife Management Plan • Alternative Livelihood Arrangements for Forest Dwellers • Latest Technology to Minimise Pollution

  15. References • http://in.news.yahoo.com/041105/43/2hpef.html • http://www.hardnewsmedia.com/mar05/supp2.php • http://in.news.yahoo.com/050412/43/2kp92.html • www.moneycontrol.com/news/economy.html

  16. THANK YOUPANKAJ SHARMAPURNENDU BIKASH GIRI

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