10. Environmental protection
India, however, is not a unique case, as it is a well- known fact that most mining adversely affects the environment. Several countries have adopted different
strategies for tackling pressing environmental problems in the industry. The following
describes how India is working to address some of the aforementioned impacts. It is
mandatory to draft an environmental management plan (EMP) before commencing such
projects in India. An EMP helps to ensure that the potential environmental impacts of
a project are assessed and incorporated into the early stages of development planning.