Environmental Ethics and Mineral Legislations in India for Sustainable Development

Authors

  • P. Sreenivasulu Department of Collegiate Education, Government of Andhra Pradesh, Hyderabad, India
  • P. Padmasree Department of Geology, Government Degree College(M), Anantapur, A.P., India

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.53555/bp.v2i3.142

Keywords:

Responsible Mining, India, Ethics, Environment, Mineral legislations.

Abstract

Mining and Mineral Exploration practices are very much essential for the economic prosperity of the Country. The environmental ethical problem of this field is the economic benefits on one hand and the environmental costs on the other hand. The problem of environmental impacts on exploitation and utilization of mineral resources presents a complex socioeconomic dilemma defying solution. Responsible Mining Principles and DPSIR (Drivers, Pressures, States, Impacts, and Responses) analysis are the two analytical tools which are highly supportive in a decisionmaking process. Through DPSIR and Stakeholder analysis, we can assess how future mining in India can be sustainably implemented. The analysis revealed that numerous stakeholders have to be taken into consideration with
a wide range of different interests. Strict environmental legislation of ‘National Mineral Policy’, ‘Environment Impact Assessment’ and ‘Polluter Pays Principle’ can ensure economic benefits while environmental impacts remain negligible. 

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Published

2016-03-31

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Sreenivasulu, P., & Padmasree, P. (2016). Environmental Ethics and Mineral Legislations in India for Sustainable Development. International Journal For Research In Biology & Pharmacy, 2(3), 52–57. https://doi.org/10.53555/bp.v2i3.142

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