Abstract
This study examines the environmental and economic consequences of sand and gravel extraction from piedmont and floodplain zones of Yamunanagar district in Haryana state of India. The study establishes that there have been significant changes in area under different crops, soil fertility, groundwater depth and its quality, employment and economy of the region. Estimates suggest that in a year nearly Rs 1.1 million ($16,213) worth of nitrogen, Rs 2.1 million ($30,953) worth of phosphorus and Rs 3.5 million ($51,588) worth of potassium are lost. A change in policy on sand and gravel extraction in the district appears to be necessary.
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