Archive · 23 Nov 2025
Illegal Quarrying Devastates Hills in Kakinada & Anakapalli Districts
In Kakinada and Anakapalli districts, illegal quarrying is harming the environment and people's health.
Despite protests, influential politicians support this activity, leading to the loss of valuable minerals and damage to roads and the atmosphere.
Locals want the government to stop this.
Illegal quarrying is destroying hills in Kakinada and Anakapalli districts
Estimated 6 lakh tonnes of minerals extracted over 3.5 years
₹200 crore worth of materials mined without permissions
Illegal mining causing road damage, pollution, and health issues
Locals protest, but influential politicians back illegal activity
- Who
- Illegal miners, influential politicians, local residents
- What
- Illegal quarrying and transportation of minerals
- When
- Over the past 3.5 years
- Where
- Kakinada and Anakapalli districts, particularly in Prathipadu constituency and border areas
- Why
- To extract and sell minerals for profit, despite environmental and health consequences
Locals and Environmental Activists
Influential Politicians and Illegal Miners
Illegal Mining
Locals and Environmental Activists
Harmful to environment and health; should be stopped
Influential Politicians and Illegal Miners
Lucrative business opportunity; supported by influential politicians
- Minerals Extracted
- Laterite and other minerals
- Estimated Value of Materials
- ₹200 crore
- Area Affected
- 70 acres
- Roads Affected
- Sankhavaram and Rowthulapudi mandals
- Health Issues
- Respiratory diseases and allergies