USE OF TECHNOLOGY FOR SUSTAINABLE DEVELOPMENT – A CASE STUDY

Minerals are the backbone of any industrial activity. They are also main source of energy and employment. Mining and its various operations presents an apocalyptic nightmare of environmental degradation and ecosystem instability. The activities like deforestation, waste dumping, soil erosion, polluted air and contaminated water along with physical and socio-economical changes are some of the negative impacts of mining. Minerals can be mined only at their place of occurrence. Unfortunately many mineral deposits occur in forest region. To sustain mineral supply with minimum environment degradation is the big challenge. We are witnessing the impact of global warming on climatic changes, flora and fauna which is only due to human generated emissions. Hence protection of environment has become necessary for the survival of human species. Degradation of environment due to mining cannot be eliminated but its impact can be certainly reduced by scientific methods of mining along with adoption of eco friendly technologies. This paper presents a case study of Dongri Buzurg manganese ore mine of MOIL Limited, where scientific studies and implementation of new technologies has helped mine management to reduce environmental impact, development of new forest cover and in reducing carbon emission