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If all the people of the country are the real owners of the mineral resources, how can we ensure that these resources are used for the benefit of all?

The government plays the most important role in ensuring equitable distribution of resources across the country because it is the government which has maximum control over the extraction and use of these resources.

People, by participating, in awareness drives and campaigns can highlight the needs and demands of the society in a constructive manner.


Moreover, the democratic systems in place allows the citizens of our country to question the government and ensure transparency through various mechanisms.


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How does the government use the minerals?

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Discuss the pros and cons of allowing private companies to mine our minerals. How do you think can they be regulated? How do you think can the environmental concerns be taken care off?

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Do you think that the generations to come, that is our children and our grand children, too should be able to use these resources? How can we ensure that they are available to them too and not exhausted?

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Discuss the pros and cons of allowing private companies to mine our minerals. How do you think can they be regulated? How do you think can the environmental concerns be taken care off?