Judicious use of exhaustible mineral resources is essential for sustainable development. Mining has both positive and negative effects on the economy. It generates revenue, employment and foreign exchange. The negative consequences of mining are the resources depletion, deforestation, air...

In this paper we have attempted to unravel the disparity in sanitation facilities across rural and urban regions of Indian states and the impact of sanitation on health outcomes. Based on the 69th National Sample Survey data set which covers more than 95 000 households we find a wide disparity...