The National Green Tribunal (NGT) has imposed a fine of Rs 25 crore to Hindustan Zinc, in connection with environmental violations at villages Agucha, Rampura, etc, Tehsil Hurd, District Bhilwada, Rajasthan covering nearly an area about 1,200 hectares of mining land.
As per the complainant, there is heavy blasting and underground mining operations are resulting in contamination of source of drinking water, resulting in various diseases like Asthma and skin borne ailments. Livestocks are also affected. Dust and stones get accumulated close to the agricultural land and houses of the inhabitants. Toxic and contaminated waste water is discharged from the mines. The area is 'over exploited' in terms of the ground water.
Hindustan Zinc, the world’s second biggest zinc producer, operates the world’s third largest open-pit mine, and world’s largest Zinc Mine in Rampura Agucha, Rajasthan.
| Company Name | CMP |
|---|---|
| Hindalco | 1015.10 |
| Vedanta | 770.65 |
| Hindustan Zinc | 589.95 |
| Jain Resource Recycl | 418.95 |
| Gravita India | 1649.35 |
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