An unanimous resolution was adopted in the Telangana Assembly here on Monday requesting the Union government not to permit or allow the mining operations of uranium ore in Nallamala forest area and other areas in Telangana State.
The resolution was moved by Municipal Administration and Urban Development, Industries and IT&C Minister K.T. Rama Rao.
Taking up the resolution after the Question Hour, Mr. Rama Rao said the issue was raised by Congress MLA Bhatti Vikramarka in the House on Sunday and Chief Minister K.Chandrasekhar Rao positively responded to the demand that the uranium ore mining operations should not be allowed.
He said the State government was with the people of Telangana who were opposing mining of uranium ore in Nallamala forest area.
In his resolution, the Minister said the House was requesting the Union government to withdraw its decision to allow mining operations of uranium in Nallamala forest area, known for nature beauty, ecology and environment, and other areas in the State.
Rich biodiversity
“ Nallamala forest area is the abode of tigers, deers, bisons, bears and other animals and rare medicinal plants and lakhs of varieties of plants and trees are thriving in the forest. Several tribes like Chenchus and other forest dwellers are dependent on the forest for their livelihood. The waterfalls from the high mountain peaks and hills in the forest serve as the catchment area for the Krishna river. Nallamala forest is the basis for the rich biodiversity and taking up mining operations for uranium will damage the ecological balance and will be hazardous for the survival of people and other living beings,” he said.
He also said that because of the radioactivity, the cultivable lands, air, drinking water would be polluted and life of human beings would become difficult.
Entire people of Telangana were opposing the proposal for mining of uranium ore in the Nallamala and the Telangana State Legislature was in agreement with the fears and anxiety of people and requested the Centre to withdraw its proposal to mine uranium ore.
