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After a ban on unscientific coal mining and transportation of coal in this region by the National Green Tribunal, many of those engaged in the activity have been switching to turmeric farming for their livelihood. The region referred above is<\/p>\n

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\nThe correct answer is A) Jaintia Hills, Meghalaya.
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\nThe question describes a situation where a ban by the National Green Tribunal (NGT) on unscientific coal mining led to people switching to alternative livelihoods like turmeric farming. This specific scenario is well-documented in the Jaintia Hills region of Meghalaya. Rat-hole mining, an unscientific and dangerous method of coal extraction, was rampant in Meghalaya. The NGT imposed a ban on this activity in 2014, citing severe environmental damage and lack of safety. Following the ban, many individuals previously involved in mining have indeed been encouraged and assisted to switch to agriculture, including cash crops like turmeric, as a viable alternative.
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\nWhile coal mining occurs in the other mentioned regions (Chhattisgarh, Odisha, West Bengal), the ban by NGT specifically targeting *unscientific* mining methods like rat-hole mining and the widely reported shift to turmeric cultivation as an alternative livelihood is particularly associated with Meghalaya’s mining belt, which includes the Jaintia Hills. The ban and the subsequent socio-economic impact have been significant issues in the state.
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After a ban on unscientific coal mining and transportation of coal in this region by the National Green Tribunal, many of those engaged in the activity have been switching to turmeric farming for their livelihood. The region referred above is [amp_mcq option1=”Jaintia Hills, Meghalaya” option2=”Koriya, Chhattisgarh” option3=”Angul, Odisha” option4=”Bardhaman, West Bengal” correct=”option1″] This question was … <\/p>\n

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