Look back at the decade: Geopolitics

At the end of the second decade of the millenium no one knows how human activity would affect its pristine ecology

Enhancing prosperity through resource efficiency in India

We need to enhance resource efficiency and promote the use of secondary raw materials as a strategy to minimise the potential trade-off between …

DMF best practices: Are DMFs actually functioning to their potential and promise?

The answer is no for the most part, according to a new report of the Centre for Science and Environment

Chhattisgarh DMF amendments to empower mining-affected people: CSE

Chhattisgarh, which has more than Rs 4,200 crore in DMF Trust, became the first state in July 2019, to amend DMF rules  

Can a mining fund provide relief to Rajasthan's silicosis widows?

The disease is leaving a trail of young widows across Bhilwara, who are now the main bread earners of their families, often with two or more …

Draft Pesticide Management Bill, 2017 not comprehensive enough: PAN India

PAN India, a non-profit working on pesticides submitted its concerns over the Bill and demanded transparent consultation process before finalisation

Gujarat: Environmentalists concerned over rising land in Bhavnagar, say lignite mining to blame

Land has risen approximately 10 metres in height and 700 metres in width at a lignite mining site near the Bhuteshwar-Bhumbhali village

DMF ex-governing council member under scanner for fund misuse in Korba

Development raises questions about accountability of DMF operations, leaving out mining-affected people

CAG report raises questions on DMF in Rajasthan

The state's mining and geology dept kept Rs 498 crore locked in and deprived district trusts from accessing the DMFT

Chhattisgarh CM stays mining activities in Bailadila

This decision has come days after locals launched an indefinite protest against mining on the hill that is religiously significant for them

Chhattisgarh's Korba district has a livelihood plan for mining-affected families

If implemented well, the inititiative can not only lead to sustained livelihood generation, but also set a precedent for other mining-…

Increasing political members in Rajasthan's DMF body is highly problematic: experts

Grossly neglects the scope of mining-affected people to have a say in investments and decisions of DMFs 

Bombay HC questions DMF administration in Goa, identifies loopholes in state law

Pointing to the poor knowledge of mining-affected people about DMF, the court also questioned if they are receiving any benefits at all

Cramming cities with electric vehicles means we're still depending on cars — and that's a huge problem

Electric vehicles are made with finite mineral resources that are extracted under concerning environmental and labour conditions

DMF best practices: CSE studies how district mineral funds help

CSE reviewed key mining districts that are focussing on sectors such as livelihood, healthcare, education, nutrition and drinking water

Does constructing airports with DMF fund address needs of mining-affected people?

DMF fund should instead be used to address concerns of mining-affected people like lack of access to clean drinking water, health care, …

Daily Court Digest: Major environment orders (September 12, 2022)

Down To Earth brings you the top environmental cases heard in the Supreme Court, the high courts and the National Green Tribunal

Rajasthan to create pneumoconiosis fund with DMF money

The fund will be used to execute a comprehensive policy on the disease, which is widely prevalent in the mining state

Cabinet approves PM-KISAN, Aadhaar Ordinance, other bills and schemes

In addition, the Cabinet has also approved the National Mineral Policy 2019 and the Pradhan Mantri JI-VAN Yojana  

These are India's richest lands inhabited by some of the most deprived people

Thought to be a game changer for India's mining affected people, the District Mineral Foundation is yet to identify its beneficiaries

Telangana’s revised District Mineral Foundation Rules to increase political interference

The amendment to the Rules has taken away the right of people to participate in making decisions on a fund meant for them

World Environment Day : How trees can purify wastewater and provide economic benefits

The pollutants in wastewater act as nutrients for the trees and plants and also help yield higher fuel wood biomass

DMF best practices: Keonjhar and Dantewada strengthen livelihoods

From growing fruit, rearing tasar, encouraging millet production to rearing Kadaknath chicken, the two districts are trying to enhance income …

DMF best practices: How Bijapur started a new healthcare model

Mining-affected districts have hired doctors, upgraded hospitals and improved last-mile healthcare access to communities with mining-related …

DMF best practices: These two mining districts ensured drinking water through DMF funds

In Jharkhand’s Ramgarh and UP’s Sonbhadra, drinking water supply has either started  or is about to start