Mandya, Sept.1 (Nagaiah& BCT)- The State Government yesterday issued an order banning granite mining in 20 km radius of Krishna Raja Sagar (KRS) Dam in Mandya District for an indefinite period. KRS is one of the main reservoirs in the Cauvery basin and there were reports that some local political leaders were involved in granite mining in the area causing damage to the Reservoir.
The order to ban mining for an indefinite period was issued by Mandya Deputy Commissioner Dr. M.V. Venkatesh. The issue was raised by Mandya MP Sumalatha Ambarish in the Parliament recently and several farmers’ organisations had met Chief Minister B.S. Yediyurappa urging him to ban mining activity as it is threatening the very existence of the Dam.
