
Aug 5, 2026
✦The Hindu
How will the Supreme Court order impact mining around Ramsar wetland sites? | Explained
The Supreme Court clarified that its February 2024 order requiring mining approval within 10 kilometres of the Asan Wetland Conservation Reserve applies to all such sites across India. Justice Joymalya Bagchi said, "wherever t community reserve or wetland conservation reserve, the directions issued in the Asan case would apply."