Telangana Asembly rejects uranium mining permission
Amidst widespread protests from various sections, the Telangana Government has decided not to accord permission to exploration and mining of uranium in the Nallamala forest area.
Telangana Industries Minister K T Rama Rao has introduced a resolution in this regard in the Assembly on Monday. It was passed unanimously. The resolution felt that the exploration and mining of uranium would adversely impact environment in the region besides posing serious health challenges.
The Assembly will communicate the decision to the Centre.
Several people’s organisations and environmentalists have been opposing the moves to explore and mine uranium from the Nallamala forest, situated in the southern part of the State.
