Nagaland Orders Ban on Heavy Machinery for Riverbed Mining in Dimapur

The Nagaland government has announced a ban on the use of heavy machinery for riverbed mining in Dimapur district. The decision follows growing concerns over the environmental damage caused by sand extraction, including erosion, loss of habitat for aquatic species and disruption of river flow.

Under the new regulation, all heavy equipment operations in the riverbeds of Dimapur are prohibited, and authorities have warned that violations will attract penalties. The ban is part of a broader effort to curb illegal sand mining and protect the region’s fragile river ecosystems.

Local communities and mining operators are urged to comply with the directive. Enforcement agencies will monitor riverbanks and issue fines to those who continue to use heavy machinery for extraction.