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Volume 7 Issue 4
July-August 2025
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Decadal Trends in Mineral Resource Production, Economic Value, and Environmental Impact in Tonk District (2011–2020)
Author(s) | Prof. R N Sharma, Mr. Pushkar Singh Bagaria |
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Country | India |
Abstract | This study investigates the decadal trends in mineral resource production, economic contribution, and environmental impact in Tonk District, Rajasthan, from 2011 to 2020. Tonk is known for its rich deposits of minor minerals such as sandstone, quartz, feldspar, garnet, and aquamarine. Using data from the Department of Mines and Geology, satellite imagery, and environmental assessments, the research reveals a steady increase in mineral extraction, particularly from riverbeds like the Banas, contributing significantly to district revenue—reaching ₹38 crore from Banas river mining alone in 2021. However, this economic growth has coincided with environmental degradation, including groundwater depletion, land erosion, and biodiversity loss. Groundwater levels in some blocks declined by up to 2.29 meters annually5, and water quality deteriorated due to elevated levels of fluoride and nitrate. The study highlights regulatory gaps, especially in controlling illegal mining, and proposes a framework for sustainable mineral governance that balances economic development with ecological preservation. |
Keywords | Mineral extraction, Environmental degradation, Sustainable mining, Rajasthan, Groundwater depletion, Economic analysis |
Published In | Volume 7, Issue 4, July-August 2025 |
Published On | 2025-07-23 |
DOI | https://doi.org/10.36948/ijfmr.2025.v07i04.51843 |
Short DOI | https://doi.org/g9t2f6 |
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