Tainted waters: Uranium mining and radiological risks in Jadugoda of Jharkhand
Radioactive waste from uranium mining is leaking into everyday life in Jadugoda, Jharkhand—showing up as birth defects, cancers, chronic illness and profound distress. Uncovered tailing ponds sit dangerously close to homes. Immediate containment, routine radiation monitoring, and transparent public reporting are overdue.


India Water Portal
Tainted waters: Uranium mining and radiological risks in Jadugoda of Jharkhand
In the mineral-rich heart of Jharkhand lies Jadugoda, India’s first uranium mine since 1951. Nestled within the Singhbhum Shear Zone, it ha...

