International Science Community Association International Research Journal of Environmental Sciences 2319 - 1414 3 6 2014 June 22 Impact of Mining Activities on Various Environmental Attributes with Specific Reference to Health Impacts in Shatabdipuram, Gwalior, India 81 87 EN RathiIti 1 Dept. of Biochemistry, Govt. Holkar Science College, Indore, MP, INDIA Bafna Angoorbala 2 Nair Neelima 1 Department of Environmental Science, Mohanlal Sukhadia University, Udaipur, Rajasthan, INDIA Bamniya B.R 2 MahechaG.S. 3 Saini Dhavan 4 Dharanikota Malleswar 1 Department of Biosciences, Sri Sathya Sai Institute of Higher Learning, Prasanthi Nilayam Campus, Puttaparthi, Anantapur Dist., AP, INDIA NairAbhinav 2 Rama Basavaraju 3 P 1 G.G.M Science College Jammu, J&K, INDIA Department of Zoology, University of Jammu, Jammu-180006, J&K, INDIA otraA. 2 Sahi D.N. 3 MarbaniangD. 1 Department of Environmental Studies, North-Eastern Hill University, Shillong-793022, INDIA Chaturvedi S.S. 2 PaliwalG.T. 1 Dept. of Zoology, S. S. Jaiswal College, Arjuni/Mor. Dist. Gondia. 441 701, MS, INDIA Dept. of Zoology, M. B. Patel College, Deori. Dist. Gondia. 441 901, MS, INDIA Bh 2 arkar S.V. 3 Abrar A. 1 Lahore College for Women University, Department of Environmental Science, Lahore, PAKISTAN Sundas W. 2 PerveenF. 3 Habib M. 4 GirishC.R.andSwaroopM. Shajahan 1 Department of Chemical Engineering, MIT, Manipal University, Manipal – 576104, INDIA B 1 Department of Environmental Sciences, University of Jammu, Jammu-180006, J&K, INDIA anaGupta 2 Sanjay Sharma 3 YadavAnoop 1 Dept. of Environmental Science and Engineering, Guru Jambheshwar University of Science and Technology, Hisar-125001, Haryana, INDIA Daulta Renu 2 Aleem Amber 1 Department of Environmental Science, Lahore College for Women University, Jail road, Lahore PAKISTAN AslamFakhra 2 Shahid Ammara 3 Jihad Mounjid 1 Nozha Cohen 2 SouadFadlaouietSaid Oubraim 3 AhangerFaroz Ahmad 1 SharmaHarendra K. 2 RatherMakhmoorAhmadR.J. Rao 3 > Research Paper 2014 5 31 2014 June 22 Mining and metallurgical activities cause greater perturbation and devastation of both terrestrial and aquatic environments which has large scale ramifications. This piece of work reports the findings of a study undertaken to assess the environmental impacts of the mining activities in the Shatabdipuram mining area in Gwalior city of Madhya Pradesh, India. In addition to assess the environmental impact of the mining activities, community perceptions about the mining activities were also assessed to know the health effects caused by these activities. Marked environmental impacts were observed through the study in the form of air pollution, water pollution, noise pollution and their consequential effect on the health of the persons who got exposed to these pollutants. The concentration of some of the pollutants both in the air and water has reached alarming proportions which are presenting a health hazard, exacerbating various disorders among the people. A comprehensive strategy and appropriate regulations are indispensible to alleviate the negative impacts of the mining activities on the environment to make this practice a sustainable one. Copyright@ International Science Community Association