The Economic Times

Illegal sand mining has created environmental crisis in National Chambal Gharial Sanctuary: SC

The Supreme Court has declared rampant illegal sand mining in the National Chambal Gharial Sanctuary an environmental crisis. The court criticized Rajasthan, Madhya Pradesh, and Uttar Pradesh for failing to control the issue. High-resolution Wi-Fi CCTV cameras will be installed along mining routes. Live feeds will be monitored by police and forest officials.