sand mining

Unchecked sand mining activity in Mirzapur, puts rare turtle habitat at risk along the Ganga river

Unchecked sand mining activity in Mirzapur, puts rare turtle habitat at risk along the Ganga river

Brijendra Dubey

20 Feb 2026

9 min read

How sand mining is reshaping riverbeds and water quality in India

Rivers and Lakes

How sand mining is reshaping riverbeds and water quality in India

Priyank Pravin Patel

12 Feb 2026

8 min read

India Water Portal

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