India's pollution crisis is a social justice issue because marginalized communities are disproportionately affected. Current policies, like the National Clean Air Programme, lack a strong focus on equity. Achieving environmental justice, as mandated by Article 21, requires implementing an inclusive, community-driven strategy.
Click to View MoreThe NGT’s action on illegal sand mining in Assam’s Kaldiya river exposes a wider national crisis. Unscientific extraction harms river ecology, groundwater and biodiversity, while sand mafias fuel revenue loss and conflict. Despite strong laws, weak enforcement persists. Technology-based monitoring, alternatives like M-Sand and stronger accountability are essential.
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