Contribution of small-scale mining to employment,development and sustainability – an Indian scenario |
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Authors: | Mrinal K Ghose Surendra Roy |
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Institution: | (1) Centre of Mining Environment, Indian School of Mines, 826006 Dhanbad, Jharkhand, India;(2) National Institute of Rock Mechanics, Kolar Goldfields, 563117 Champion Reefs, Kolar, Karnataka, India |
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Abstract: | Small-scale mining is more prevalent in India. The maximum production capacity of 50,000 tonnes/year has been accepted as
a criterion to Indian small-scale mine. Such mines constitute about 90% of total number of mines, 42% of the total non-fuel
minerals and metals, 5% of the fuel minerals. Some 3000 small scale mines account for a work force of about 0.5 million people.
Yet this sector is a neglected sector in Indian economy and still considered as an unorganized sector. This paper examines
the contribution of small-scale mines to employment and national mineral production, practices, and Indian policy on small-scale
mining. It identifies the drawbacks in the existing Government policy and discusses the role of Government for up gradation
in this sector. It focuses the need for technical up gradation and to ensure the economic and social infrastructure. It also
discusses how the pursuit of sustainable livelihoods, poverty alleviation and indigenous peoples right in artisanal and small-scale
mining be more effective when these communities are disadvantaged or neglected by Government policies. This paper concludes
that this sector can make significant contribution to Indian economy and employment generation. It recommends that by establishing
mining centre consist of shared mining and processing facilities, educating and training related initiatives it can be achieved. |
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Keywords: | artisanal mineral policy mining centre non-fuel minerals rural socio-economic |
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