Supreme Court Directs Survey of Karnataka Mines for Rehabilitation & Reclamation Plans

In a significant development concerning the implementation of the Comprehensive Environmental Plan for Mining Impact Zone (CEPMIZ), the Supreme Court has issued directives to the Principal Chief Conservator of Forests (PCCF), Karnataka. The directives aim to address the outstanding Rehabilitation and Resettlement (R&R) Plans for Category C mines, which have not been submitted or approved. Details of the Case: The case revolves around the CEPMIZ Plan, a visionary scheme aimed…