Pandey, Bhanu (2025) Environmental and Health Impacts of Uranium Mining in Jadugoda, Jharkhand. Kahaar , 12 (1). pp. 45-50.

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Abstract

T he uranium mines in Jadugo da and the surrounding areas of the Singhbhum thrust belt in Jharkhand State are currently active mines in India. These mines play a crucial role in providing fuel to nuclear power plants. From 1968, Uranium Corporation of India Limited (UCIL) began its uranium mining and processing operations in Jadugoda, that is predominantly inhabited by tribal communities. Radiation exposure resulting from uranium mining and processing in Jadugoda, has been a concern for the last two decades. Organiza tions such as 'Jharkhandi Organi zation against Radiation' (JOAR) were founded in Jadugoda and be gan to protest and accuse UCIL of neglecting public health concerns. T hey have discovered information about individuals experiencing physical deformities, tuberculosis, cancer, and previously uniden tified illnesses occurring among the population in and around the uranium plant. These symptoms were attributed to the effects of ra diation. Tailing ponds also causes a substantial release of harmful gases and nuclear radiation, resulting in the pollution of water, vegetation, soil, and ultimately, the food chain. T his article provides a concise overview of the uranium mining, ore processing, and waste manage ment operations in jadugoda. Keywords: Uranium mines, Jadu goda, Radiation, exposure, Tailing ponds

Item Type:	Article
Subjects:	Envieronmental Management Group
Divisions:	UNSPECIFIED
Depositing User:	Mr. B. R. Panduranga
Date Deposited:	15 Sep 2025 10:10
Last Modified:	15 Sep 2025 10:10
URI:	http://cimfr.csircentral.net/id/eprint/2884

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