Greens see red over Keralam govt’s move to permit sand mining in 17 rivers
Environmental groups in Kerala have criticised the state government's approval to allow sand extraction from 17 rivers, arguing the move lacks an environmental impact assessment. The Society for the Protection of the Environment, Kerala (SPEK) says the policy, presented as a flood‑mitigation measure, could become a pretext for unchecked sand mining across rivers and streams, threatening ecosystems.