Open problems · Environment & pollution
Soapstone mining and cracked houses in Bageshwar
Villagers in Kanda tehsil say soapstone mining is cracking their houses, and a case is before the High Court.
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What we know
Soapstone mining in Bageshwar is causing cracks in houses in villages of Kanda tehsil. A public interest case is underway in the High Court. Villagers say those who could afford it have already moved to Haldwani.
Open questions
- How many mining leases are active around Kanda, and when were they last inspected?
- How many houses are damaged, and has anyone been compensated?
- What has the High Court ordered so far?
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