• S Deborah Sathya,

Abstract: Mining is the source of metals that are required for the human-built environment. The mining industry is an important entity for the development of a country. Though a countries economic value rises due to mining, the mining industry is destructive by nature. Air pollution, water pollution, soil and land pollution, deforestation, wildlife habitat loss, etc. are caused due to mining activity. Therefore the process of mining requires careful analysis of the subsequent effects it might cause on the environment. No mining activity can be environment-friendly but the damage caused due to mining activity can be reduced through the sustainable mining process. The Government of India [GoI] has several sustainable development strategies for mining activity to reduce the impact of mining on the environment. The mining industry should also have social responsibility and ensure to follow the sustainable development guidelines formed by the GoI. The GoI also has stringent mine closure rules to rehabilitate the mining environment close to its original form.

Key Words: Mining, environment, pollution, minerals, ores, Government of India [GoI], Central Pollution Control Board [CPCB], State Pollution Control Board [SPCB], Environmental Impact Assessment [EIA], Environmental Clearance.

"SUSTAINABLE DEVELOPMENT STRATEGIES FOR MINING BY THE GOVERNMENT OF INDIA AND THE IMPACTS OF MINING ON THE ENVIRONMENT", International Journal of Emerging Technologies and Innovative Research (www.jetir.org), ISSN:2349-5162, Vol.6, Issue 5, page no.109-114, May-2019, Available :http://www.jetir.org/papers/JETIR1905Q14.pdf

"SUSTAINABLE DEVELOPMENT STRATEGIES FOR MINING BY THE GOVERNMENT OF INDIA AND THE IMPACTS OF MINING ON THE ENVIRONMENT", International Journal of Emerging Technologies and Innovative Research (www.jetir.org | UGC and issn Approved), ISSN:2349-5162, Vol.6, Issue 5, page no. pp109-114, May-2019, Available at : http://www.jetir.org/papers/JETIR1905Q14.pdf