Abstract:
Mining activities in Aravali hills had played a vital role in industrial growth of
the Haryana state but these are also responsible to affect the environment
and social life of the community located nearby the area. Present study carried
out through special questionnaire consisting of selective parameters such as
type of houses, source of water, sanitary facilities, source of income, source
of energy, asset, communication services and educational status etc. This
elicited from 326 residents of surrounding villages of mining areas situated in
Aravalli hills explaining the socio-economic status of the local people after the
closure of mining activities for 13 years. The finding shows both positive and
negative impact of closure of mining activities. The positive impacts found as
reduction in environmental degradation, health and education improvement,
while the negative impact observed on income stability, employment, migration
etc. Taking into consideration these impacts, government and regional
organizations should take possible steps to overcome this major problem of
the district.
