How long will people of Chhattisgarh remain poor: Forest minister defends coal mining

Chhattisgarh coal mining: Chhattisgarh's Forest and Climate Change Minister Kedar Kashyap has justified coal mining and developmental projects for enhancing living standards. He acknowledged protests against tree felling in the Hasdeo Aranya forest but stressed the majority's support for these projects. He also emphasized the importance of compensating for environmental losses and ensuring affected communities' health and livelihoods.