India’s ‘lawless’ mining industry criticised by Human Rights Watch

Guardian: Government indifference and poor regulation have fuelled lawlessness in India's troubled mining industry and threaten serious harm to mining-affected communities, according to a Human Rights Watch (HRW) report. The report: Out of control – mining, regulatory failure and human rights in India focuses on iron mining in Goa and Karnataka to illustrate a broader pattern of failed regulation, alleged corruption and harm to local communities. In Karnataka, BS Yeddyurappa resigned as chief minister......

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