Abstract
Mining is an age-old industry that has propelled human progress and development. Despite India‟s economic prowess and richness in minerals, its mines are plagued with inefficiency and lack modern technology. In countries with well-developed mining industries, automation has proven to be a beneficial technology. Incorporating modern technologies into Indian mines is a challenging task due to many factors unique to the country. This study establishes the benefits of automation by discussing the Australian mining industry. A clear insight into the socio-cultural challenges to be faced while modernizing the Indian mining industry, focusing on automation, is presented using an interpretive approach, relying mainly on qualitative data in existing texts. The study conveys the significance of these obstacles and proposes new government bodies and schemes to overcome them. Finally, further work on this less discussed topic is motivated by mentioning areas for future consideration.
Highlights
India has a rich tradition in mining that can be traced back to the 3rd millennium BCE
In order to dissuade community resistance, it is recommended to set up a government body to monitor the introduction of automation into mines
The main responsibilities of this body are as follows: ensuring mining companies protect the jobs of the mining community, promoting modern technology while protecting the cultural and spiritual values of the community, and attending to their grievances during the transition
Summary
India has a rich tradition in mining that can be traced back to the 3rd millennium BCE. There have been several instances of corruption and ignorance, especially in recent times [3] Apart from these problems, of interest in this study is the dwindling contribution of the mining industry to the nation‟s GDP. The current article seeks to draw attention towards serious consideration of socio-cultural factors that are generally overlooked in the Indian industry and looks to motivate further studies on this topic. Negligence of these issues may lead to drastic consequences such as agitations, protests, and human rights violations. The article concludes by summarizing the findings of this work and suggesting topics for extending this study
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