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| Name of the Collection | Dhriti Kanta Lahiri Choudhury |
|---|---|
| Folder/Categories | I. Subject Files, 1881-2016 |
| Sub-folder/Sub-category | A. Files on Wildlife arranged Statewise, 1881-2013/ (i) Bengal, 1881-2010 |
| File No. /Acc. No. | 8 |
| Abstract | Papers related to dolomite mining in North Bengal and related correspondence. The file contains gazette notification of the Forest (Conservation) Act, 1980, a letter from B. Bhattacharyya to H.B. Naik regarding permission for working of dolomite in Hatipota area in North Bengal, a circular detailing guideline for diversion of forest lands for non-forest purposes under the Forest (Conservation) Act of 1980, �a note on dolomite mining within Buxa Tiger Reserve� and a note titled �Dolomite mining in North Bengal foothills with special reference to Jainti�. Includes a note on �field visit of Bhutan dolomite areas� and �an appraisal of environmental problems in Mussoorie-Dehradun area with particular reference to mining activities�. Also, includes handwritten notes |
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| Keywords | Dolomite mining; North Bengal; Gazette notification; Hatipota area; Buxa Tiger Reserve; Bhutan dolomite areas |
| Start Date “Period From” | 1980 |
| End Date “Period To” | 1987 |
| Extent | 114 pp. |
| Item type/Format | Cyclostyled, Typed & Printed/ Photocopy |
| Language | English |
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| Donor | Sheila Lahiri Choudhury, Deep Kanta Lahiri Choudhury, Debjani Das |
| Donation Date | 2021 |
| Custodian | Archives of Contemporary India, Ashoka University, Sonipat, Haryana |
| Right/Copyright | Donor |
