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J&K Government Backs Sustainable Mining to Protect Environment and Meet Construction Demand
✍️ Kashmir Life
🗓 24 Sep 2026, 12:38 PM
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The Jammu and Kashmir administration announced that a sustainable mining strategy will reconcile ecological concerns with the region’s growing construction requirements.
The Jammu and Kashmir government has issued a statement emphasizing its commitment to a sustainable mining framework that aligns environmental protection with the state’s expanding construction sector. Officials said the approach will involve stricter regulatory oversight, adoption of eco‑friendly extraction techniques, and continuous monitoring to curb habitat disruption.
According to the Department of Mines and Geology, the new guidelines aim to ensure a steady supply of essential raw materials such as stone and aggregates while minimizing soil erosion, water contamination, and biodiversity loss. The policy also calls for community participation and transparent reporting to address local concerns.
The administration highlighted that balancing ecological stewardship with infrastructure development is crucial for long‑term economic growth in the region. By integrating sustainability into mining operations, the government hopes to set a precedent for responsible resource management across India.
According to the Department of Mines and Geology, the new guidelines aim to ensure a steady supply of essential raw materials such as stone and aggregates while minimizing soil erosion, water contamination, and biodiversity loss. The policy also calls for community participation and transparent reporting to address local concerns.
The administration highlighted that balancing ecological stewardship with infrastructure development is crucial for long‑term economic growth in the region. By integrating sustainability into mining operations, the government hopes to set a precedent for responsible resource management across India.