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Haryana Defends Sand Mining Project Before NGT, Claims Safeguards in Place
✍️ Hindustan Times
🗓 23 Jul 2026, 09:03 AM
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The Haryana government has presented its case to the National Green Tribunal, asserting that adequate safeguards are in place for a proposed sand mining project.
The Haryana government has taken its case to the National Green Tribunal (NGT), arguing that the proposed sand mining project is backed by sufficient safeguards to protect the environment. Officials highlighted measures such as periodic monitoring, rehabilitation plans, and compliance with environmental norms. The NGT’s ruling on the matter is still pending, with the government awaiting a final decision.
The hearing underscored the tension between resource extraction and ecological preservation, a recurring theme in the state’s development debates. While the government maintains that the project will not harm local ecosystems, environmental groups have expressed concerns about potential long‑term impacts.
As the tribunal deliberates, stakeholders from both sides are preparing for a possible outcome that could set a precedent for future mining initiatives across Haryana.
The hearing underscored the tension between resource extraction and ecological preservation, a recurring theme in the state’s development debates. While the government maintains that the project will not harm local ecosystems, environmental groups have expressed concerns about potential long‑term impacts.
As the tribunal deliberates, stakeholders from both sides are preparing for a possible outcome that could set a precedent for future mining initiatives across Haryana.