Children & Their Rights in Mining Area
The Ministry of Mines’ fundamental job is to mine. Many of the violations and human rights abuses that result from mining, especially with respect to children, are not the mandate of the ministry to address. The responsibility lies elsewhere, due to which seeking justice for the child poses several obstacles.
A Study on the Status and Problems of Tribal Children in Andhra Pradesh - 2007
It is unfortunate that Andhra Pradesh (AP) that prides itself as a fast track state with huge technological advances and a galloping economy, has such poor indicators of growth to its credit when it comes to its children living in the hills. The imbalances in growth and opportunities between mainstream and tribal populations are becoming more starkly visible since the 1990’s.
Community Resource Guide-2013
Each mine opened in different parts of the country brings several externalities with it, be it forest loss, displacement, polluted environment, illegal activities, impacts on women and children, cultural and social changes.