The National Highway Authority of India (NHAI) has proposed to use quarries after closure for storing water. It will provide a fencing or wall around the pits for safety purpose and allow the use of the water for agriculture and domestic use. It has sought permission for quarrying in three districts of Vidarbha in Maharashtra-Wardha, Yavatmal and Gondia.
The Maharashtra State Environment Impact Assessment Authority (SEIAA) has said it will allow the captive quarries only after the highway project for which the quarries are to be used gets an environmental nod. It has also directed NHAI to ensure that overflowing water is channelled into natural streams.
The SEIAA has directed that in case of all proposals, the details of mining blocks and conditions stipulated must be put in the public domain by district mining officer.
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