Current Affairs - State - Discussion

The decision to resume sand mining came after the High Court lifted its earlier stay once the government implemented the PESA Rules, 2025. In Jharkhand, sand mining had been halted due to concerns over the protection of tribal rights in Scheduled Areas. The approval of the PESA rules by the state cabinet assured the court that local self-governance and tribal consent mechanisms were being respected. This move helped resolve a prolonged legal impasse in Jharkhand, balancing economic activity like sand mining with constitutional safeguards for tribal communities.