In this episode of The Lead, get to know how laterite mining is affecting the Koraga community in Mangaluru.
Ahmed Shariff: Hi, and welcome to another episode of the Lead from DH Radio. Continuing with the stories about the mayhem in mines, today we move to Mangaluru, where laterite mining near a community settlement is becoming a nuisance to them. to know more about it, we are joined by Harsha from DH's Mangaluru bureau.
Hi, Harsha, welcome to DH Radio.
Harsha: Hi. Thank you.
Ahmed: Harsha, my first question to you is: How was the laterite stone mining at the Koraga colony before 2019 and what changed? also could you tell us the geography and where is the colony located?
Harsha: This place is called Gundavu Padavu and its called Koraga Model Colony. It's been identified by the department Integrated Tribal Development Project as a model colony because...
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