India, Feb. 24 -- Illegal mining in the Yamuna River, which primarily takes place in the Indian states of Haryana, Uttar Pradesh, Uttarakhand and Delhi, has been a growing concern for years.

The situation is particularly problematic due to the extraction of sand and gravel from the riverbed, which is often done without any regulatory oversight or adherence to environmental standards.

Despite various initiatives, such as increasing patrols and imposing fines, the persistence of illegal mining continues to pose a serious challenge for environmental protection and sustainable development in the region. Despite various initiatives, such as increasing patrols and imposing fines, the persistence of illegal mining continues to pose a serious ...