Mining in Goa: damage to the environment greater than loss of revenue

Illegal mining in Goa is being projected as a bigger scam than Bellary. While revenue losses from illegal mining has been estimated at about Rs 3,000 crore, the loss by way of damage to the environment and loss of livelihood has not been estimated.

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http://www.downtoearth.org.in/content/mining-goa-damage-environment-greater-loss-revenue
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dte
Sep 30, 2011
Publication Date: 
30/09/2011