Himalaya, the world's most prominent mountain system of the world is a source of sustainence for the social, cultural and economic development of population across different countries. Unscientific, small-scale mining for harnessing reounrces including minerals has caused ecosystem damage. Therefore, an integrated and holistic approach to deal with the resource management is required. This book makes a focussed effort to explain how mining in the Himalaya is practiced with discussions pertaining to critiques and lacunas of mining and environmental practices. Status of mining practices in Himalaya is included along with the legal/environmental repercussions of mining.
| ISBN: | 9780367574475 |
| Publication date: | 30th June 2020 |
| Author: | A.K. (CSIR-Central Institute of Mining and Fuel Research (CIMFR), Nagpur, Maharashtra, India) Soni |
| Publisher: | CRC Press an imprint of Taylor & Francis Ltd |
| Format: | Paperback |
| Pagination: | 226 pages |
| Genres: |
Earth sciences Geology, geomorphology and the lithosphere Soil and rock mechanics Agribusiness and primary industries Economic geology Environmental management |