Abstract submission on the topic

“Legal Aspects of Uranium Mining in India: Issues and Concerns”

Name of author – Antra Azad

Designation of author – student at Chanakya National Law University , perusing BA. LLB.

Contact detail of author – 7070284720

Email ID of author – antraazad@gmail.com

Sub topic of research : Role and Significance of the courts & tribunals in environmental
protection vis-à-vis atomic energy development
From the modest beginning in 1948, the atomic energy programme of India has grown to vast
dimensions with mosaic of many interrelated programmes. The uranium ore mining and
processing industry of the country began at Jaduguda in 1968. It has made a very impressive
growth during these years with four operating mines and meeting the entire fuel requirement
of the country. The country now has a definite plan for multi-phase expansion of the nuclear
power programme, self-reliance of raw materials being the basic drive. The uranium mining
industry is fully geared up to meet the challenge of uranium fuel demand by undertaking
uranium mining and processing activity progressively in line with the requirement of fuel.
Several new uranium ore mining projects are in pipeline for execution. The technology of
mining, processing and tailings disposal has also undergone improvement absorbing global
advancements in these fields. The Indian Constitution is amongst the few in the world that
contains specific provisions on environment protection. The chapters directive principles of
state policy and the fundamental duties are explicitly enunciated the nation commitment to
protect and improve the environment. It was the first time when responsibility of protection
of the environment imposed upon the states through Constitution (Forty Second Amendment)
Act, 1976. The main objective behind this research is to identify the present scenario and
study the nature and extent of till date developments in various environmental statuses
through various statutes, law and convention and various issues regarding the court decisions
and judicial process.