This mine will offer only 120 jobs, just 32 of them permanent and the output is only 1.1 million tonnes in 12 months.
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Moneycontrol06-01-2026, 23:38

Aaditya Thackeray Slams Fadnavis Over Mine Near Ghodazari, Cites Tiger Corridor Risk

  • Aaditya Thackeray criticized Devendra Fadnavis for pushing a mining project near Ghodazari Wildlife Sanctuary.
  • Thackeray stated the area is a crucial tiger corridor, risking increased man-animal conflict.
  • The State Board for Wildlife (SBWL) reportedly warned the Chief Minister about these dangers.
  • The Lohardongari project offers minimal jobs (120, only 32 permanent) and lacks environmental impact studies.
  • Similar concerns were raised for mines near Tadoba Andhari Tiger Reserve, also approved by SBWL.

Why It Matters: Thackeray accuses Fadnavis of risking wildlife and increasing conflict for mining projects despite warnings.

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