Kerala Demands Withdrawal of Offshore Atomic Mining Rules

The central government has made new rules about who can mine for special minerals, like uranium and thorium, in the ocean near India.

Kerala is upset because they weren't asked about these rules, even though their coasts have a lot of these minerals.

They are worried that mining could hurt the ocean, the fish, and the people who work in the fishing industry.

The state also fears that allowing private companies to mine could be a threat to national security.

They want the government to change these rules.