1231· 2. Sand Mining in India To put this into perspective, our study shall use a case study of India to document the complexity of sand mining and trade and its effects on livelihoods, ecosystems, and the implications for sustainable development. Since the 1990s, sand has become a scarce but crucial natural resource in India (India Rivers Forum Report, 2020). …
202431· Due to environmental concerns, river sand mining is becoming more and more controlled in many locations, making it more challenging to get it legally. Increased riverbank erosion and sedimentation brought on by excessive sand mining might affect the river''s natural flow and result in flooding problems. 6. Alternative Choices are Possible:
1231· 2. Sand Mining in India To put this into perspective, our study shall use a case study of India to document the complexity of sand mining and trade and its effects on livelihoods, ecosystems, and the implications for sustainable development. Since the 1990s, sand has become a scarce but crucial natural resource in India (India Rivers Forum Report, 2020). …
Introduction: Welcome to our comprehensive guide on River Sand, a crucial component in the construction industry. In this article, we will explore the importance, properties, uses, and sustainable sourcing of River Sand. Join us as we dive into the world of this valuable natural resource and discover how it contributes to the success of high-quality building projects. …
Sand mining caused effects on the environments (Meki river) by depth many holes dug in different places as people engaged increased, the river bed has expanded in both directions north-south of kebeles, as well as the river bed degraded by sand miners path time to time and vegetation roots destroyed and fall down on the river surrounding, The
323· Sand mining is a worldwide environmental threat that is gaining media''s attention. Sand and gravel are the most important materials for …
Realizing these adverse impacts, the government of Kerala, India, regulated river sand mining. The construction industry in the state, the largest consumer of the mined sand, reacted by replacing river sand by manufactured sand (M-sand), which is obtained by crushing the stones quarried from the midlands and high ranges of the state.
2024820· Sand and gravel mining is an extensive human activity that is vital to supplying the world''s need for infrastructure development as well as …
51· This paper brings together the effects of river sand mining on the physical, biological, chemical, and anthropogenic environment through a systematic literature review.
SAND MINING IN RIVERS: A PERIL Introduction Sand Mining is a coastal activity referring to the process of the actual removal of sand from the foreshore including rivers, streams and lakes. Sand is mined from beaches and inland dunes and dredged from ocean beds and riverbeds [i]. Sand, according to the UNEP [ii], is the second most used commodity after water. River sand …
1231· 2. Sand Mining in India To put this into perspective, our study shall use a case study of India to document the complexity of sand mining and trade and its effects on livelihoods, ecosystems, and the implications for sustainable development. Since the 1990s, sand has become a scarce but crucial natural resource in India (India Rivers Forum Report, 2020). …
To create effective policies for sustainable extraction of river sand, there is a need for both qualitative and quantitative data on the effects of river sand mining. In the physical …
The main importance of the Kulsi river is that it is the shelter of endangered Gangetic Dolphin as well as rich source of pre-Cambrian quality sand. Under such circumstances this paper seeks to access the socio-economic life driving by the sand mining in the Kulsi river. It also identifies various ecological stress lead by sand mining in the river.
323· Sand mining is a worldwide environmental threat that is gaining media''s attention. Sand and gravel are the most important materials for building construction. However, excessive withdrawal from
202539· Sand mining has become a significant threat to river ecosystems worldwide, causing extensive damage that goes beyond just the physical extraction of sand. The process of sand mining involves the removal of large quantities of sand from riverbeds, leading to erosion, sedimentation, and the disruption of natural river flow. This destructive activity not only impacts …
Sand is one of the most important non-living resource/mineral formations on the earth’s surface. The sand formation is recorded only in the recent ages of the earth’s history. Sand has become a very important mineral resource in our society due to its applications in various fields. Sands of river streams have no substitute for use as building material in reinforced concrete cement. It …
81· For example, Poyang Lake only emerged as the world''s most important sand mining site after a sand mining ban was issued and enforced on the Yangtze River in 1998, in the wake of that year''s massive floods (Zheng et al., 2016; Tian et al., 2017).
Sand is one of the most important non-living resource/mineral formations on the earth’s surface. The sand formation is recorded only in the recent ages of the earth’s history. Sand has become a very important mineral resource in our society due to its applications in various fields. Sands of river streams have no substitute for use as building material in reinforced concrete cement. It …
Sand Mining: A Need for Stricter Laws and Stringent Enforcement Sand is both a natural resource and a commercial regulate and restrict sand mining in sensitive areas, such commodity. In the present Indian context, sand is as river beds and coasts. There is also a higher judiciary often treated more like a commodity than a natural that regards a pollution-free environment as an …
81· For example, Poyang Lake only emerged as the world''s most important sand mining site after a sand mining ban was issued and enforced on the Yangtze River in 1998, in the wake of that year''s massive floods (Zheng et al., 2016; Tian et al., 2017).
31· Socio-economic analysis revealed that sand mining serves as a source of livelihood to ∼20000 families. Surveys and visual observations at mining sites revealed that the rampant riparian zone and mushrooming of in-stream mining activities have impacted river health causing erosion of river banks, flood plains, and pollution of the river ecosystem.
Sand mining in rivers or mining of River Bed Material (RBM) (including sand, gravel, boulders etc) has huge impact on Rivers in multiple ways: physical, ecological and dependent livelihoods among others. Sand is by definition, a key ingredient of the Rivers. It provides habitat for wide range of biodiversity in the river.
202025· Sand mining (used here as a generic term that includes mining of any riverine aggregates regardless of particle size) is a global activity that is …
Most important commercial sources of sand and gravel are river floods, river channels and glacial deposits. Goddard (2007) further noted that soil extraction and processing have significant impacts on scenic landscapes.
2025623· The extraction of sand, a fundamental component of modern construction and infrastructure development, has become a contentious issue globally. Sand mining, the process of extracting sand from rivers, lakes, and oceans, has been linked to various environmental and social impacts. Despite its ubiquity, the effects of sand mining remain poorly understood, …
112· This work focuses on the magnetic and mineralogical properties of sand collected from the Cauvery River and mechanically crushed rock deposits in the study area for the purpose of comparison. The increasing demand for sand over the last few decades has put immense pressure on natural resources, in some part due to river sand mining.
910· To create effective policies for sustainable extraction of river sand, there is a need for both qualitative and quantitative data on the effects of river sand mining. This paper …
202411· Conclusion This critical review provides a nuanced analysis of the impacts of river bed mining on aquatic ecosystems, emphasizing the importance of a holistic approach to address water quality degradation and biodiversity loss.
61· After water, sand is the most used resource on earth. Although this humble resource is seldom thought about, its diverse usage in construction, infrastructure, glass, electronics, and personal products puts the resource in high demand worldwide. Mostly driven by demand for concrete, the extraction rates and resulting environmental devastation of sand …