Maha records most cases of illegal mining between 2013-17
Between 2013 and 2017, Maharashtra recorded 1.39 lakh cases of illegal mining, highest in the country, according to data revealed by the Union Environment Ministry in Rajya Sabha earlier this month. India recorded 4.16 lakh cases during the period with Maharashtra accounting for 33.5% of all cases. Meanwhile, Goa recorded three cases of illegal mining during the same period.