Improved methodology for monitoring the impact of mining activities on socio-economic conditions of local communities

• Autorzy: Pandey Binay Prakash , Mishra Devi Prasad

Identyfikatory

DOI

10.46873/2300-3960.1348

• Języki publikacji: EN

Abstrakty

EN

Mining activities can cause tangible socio-economic improvements in the surrounding regions. Such potential has not been fully realized, owing to the fact that the socio-economic impact assessment processes exercised in India merely predict the footprint of industrial activity on the surrounding population. Consequently, project proponents are mandated to implement a management plan in cases of foreseeable negative consequences. However, both, the assessment study, as well as the process of implementation of a management plan, are riddled with significant gaps and limitations. Primary data collected for this research makes it apparent that, in comparison to the revenue generated from the mining activities, the pace of development of the mine-affected areas and the socio-economic conditions of those residing in these areas are disproportional. Moreover, the current assessment process was found to be lacking in data and analysis. In this context, this paper recommends the usage of state-of-the-art technologies, including unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV) or drone technology, for accurate assessment as well as real-time monitoring of the socio-economic impact of mining operations. The overall objective is to improve the perception of the general population towards the mining industry.

Słowa kluczowe

EN

iron ore mining; socio-economic impact; impact assessment; environment; monitoring; improved methodology

PL

górnictwo rud żelaza; oddziaływanie społeczno-gospodarcze; ocena wpływu; środowisko; monitoring; ulepszona metodologia

• Wydawca: Elsevier ; Główny Instytut Górnictwa
• Czasopismo: Journal of Sustainable Mining
• Rocznik: 2022
• Tom: Vol. 21, iss. 1
• Strony: 65--79
• Opis fizyczny: Bibliogr. 47 poz.

Twórcy

autor

Pandey Binay Prakash

• Department of Mining Engineering, Indian Institute of Technology (Indian School of Mines), Dhanbad, Jharkhand 826 004, India

• https://orcid.org/0000-0002-0730-3894

autor

Mishra Devi Prasad

• Department of Mining Engineering, Indian Institute of Technology (Indian School of Mines), Dhanbad, Jharkhand 826 004, India

• https://orcid.org/0000-0002-0730-3894

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