CWE/1009/2017 当前世界环境 0973-4929 2320-8031 Enviro Research Publishers CWE--51-00 社会经济变化的我pact After the closure of Mining Activities. A Case study of Aravalli Hills of Faridabad District, Haryana 2017-08-31 10.12944/CWE.12.2.12 Volume 12 Volume 12 288-297 Abstract

Mining activities in Aravali hills had played a vital role in industrial growth of the Haryana state but these are also responsible to affect the environment and social life of the community located nearby the area. Present study carried out through special questionnaire consisting of selective parameters such as type of houses, source of water, sanitary facilities, source of income, source of energy, asset, communication services and educational status etc. This elicited from 326 residents of surrounding villages of mining areas situated in Aravalli hills explaining the socio-economic status of the local people after the closure of mining activities for 13 years. The finding shows both positive and negative impact of closure of mining activities. The positive impacts found as reduction in environmental degradation, health and education improvement, while the negative impact observed on income stability, employment, migration etc. Taking into consideration these impacts, government and regional organizations should take possible steps to overcome this major problem of the district.

Keywords Socio-economic impact Quality of life Mining activities Aravalli hills. Faridabad Haryana