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Sand and Sustainability: An Essential Resource for Nature and Development Report

Source: DTESubject: Environment Context: The United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP) released a landmark report titled Sand and Sustainability: An Essential Resource for Nature and Development. Sand and Sustainability About Sand and Sustainability: An Essential Resource for Nature and Development Report: What is Sand Mining? Sand mining is the extraction of sand from various sources, including …

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Chambal River

Source:  DTE  Context: Illegal sand mining is rampant in the Chambal River region across states, threatening biodiversity and endangering officials and journalists. It jeopardises the conservation efforts in the National Chambal Sanctuary, home to rare and endangered species like the Gharial and Ganges dolphin. About Chambal River: Origin: Bhadakla Falls near Janapav Hills (843 m …

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Illegal Sand Mining

Source:  TH Context: Villagers from Assam and Meghalaya, particularly along areas with ongoing inter-state boundary disputes, have united against illegal sand mining that threatens the local ecosystem, livelihoods, and road infrastructure. About Rivers in news: Kolong River (Assam) Location: Morigaon district, Assam Joins: The Brahmaputra River Significance: The Kolong is a major distributary of the …

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