Archive · 11 Jun 2025
Delay in Clearances Fuels Illegal Mining in Jodhpur
In Jodhpur, Rajasthan, delays in environmental clearances for gravel mining leases are causing problems.
Many lease holders are unable to start operations despite paying for the leases.
This has led to a rise in illegal gravel mining, with the mafia charging high prices.
The delay is also linked to safety concerns, as speeding gravel dumpers have caused accidents, including fatalities.
The authorities have filed numerous cases and made arrests, and the CBI is now investigating the situation, with the High Court's involvement.
Delays in environmental clearance are affecting gravel lease allottees in Jodhpur.
Only 3 out of 24 auctioned leases have received environmental clearance.
The Marwar Building Construction Contractors Union is demanding immediate clearance.
Illegal gravel mining is rampant, with high prices charged by the mining mafia.
The Rajasthan High Court has ordered a CBI investigation into the matter.
- Who
- Gravel lease allottees, the mining mafia, the police, the CBI, and the Rajasthan High Court.
- What
- Delay in granting environmental clearance to gravel leases in Jodhpur, leading to illegal mining activities.
- When
- Information from June 10, as well as events from the last six months.
- Where
- Jodhpur, Rajasthan
- Why
- Due to delays in environmental clearances, which has led to illegal mining.
Consumers
Mining Mafia
Gravel Prices
Consumers
Gravel should be available at a reasonable price.
Mining Mafia
The mining mafia is charging high prices for gravel.
Public Safety
Consumers
Unregulated gravel mining leads to deaths.
Mining Mafia
Illegal mining poses a risk to public safety.
- Location
- Jodhpur, Rajasthan
- Leases Auctioned
- 24
- Clearances Granted
- 3
- Gravel Price (Mafia)
- Rs 25,000-30,000 per dumper
- FIRs Filed (6 months)
- 35
- Arrests (6 months)
- 35