Land heritage in danger – In Geo heritage Ramgarh Crater hundreds of trees are being cut and outside illegal mining is in full swing

Heritage, on the target of mafia – Country’s 3rd biggest Ramgadh crater is far away from conservation work and there is no arrangement for security

Public representatives and officials are not serious regarding the protection and security of the Ramgarh crater which has given recognition to Bara in the country and worldwide. The situation is that hundreds of trees located at the center of the Ramgarh crater have been cut. Illegal mining of stones and sand is being done from the mountains and rivers of the crater. Geo heritage is far from conservation work and there is no arrangement for its protection.

Ramgarh crater a natural geographical Located 40 kilometers away from the district headquarters was given recognition by the earth impact database Society of Canada and international organizations that recognizes so world creators in August 2020. This is the country’s 3^rd  and Rajasthan 1^st  crater. Bhaskar team surveyed the Ramgarh crater and Parikrama marg. After a few kilometers, the parikrama route was unpaved a large number of tractors trolleys were engaged every day in the mining of sand and stone from the hill and kool river of the crater. They are also putting piles adjacent to the hills. Hundreds of trees have been cut. More or less similar conditions also exist within the crater. Hundreds of trees have been cut in the forest adjacent to the Ramgarh Mata Ji marg. the forest is being cut and cleared continuously because there is no one to stop.

Statements were passed on bringing foreign tourists and their security

Many foreign researchers reached Ramgarh now. Seeing the situation on the spot, it seems that the public representatives and officials are only limited to giving statements regarding protection and security. Lakhs of devotees reach here on every major occasion from Navratri to New Year. Apart from these foreign researchers also come regarding the crater.

This is the specialty – States first crater of 3.2Km diameter, Bara gets recognition

The ring-like structure is present in Ramgarh, it has a diameter of 3.2 kilometers and is present at 200 meters height. Due to this Bara was recognized in the country & the world. GSI has given a place on the Ecotourism website, due to which there is a huge potential for tourism here.

Conservation of heritage is also being ignored

Mini Khajuraho Bhaddevra is situated here. Among the temple group, only one temple is in perfect condition. Claims & promises were made for its protection, but no attention has been paid. Ancient stones with engravings have been used to build new walls. There is a temple of apurta Krishnai Mataji on the hill. Pushkar Lake in the middle & ancient fort is on both sides of the hill which attracts tourists.

The case of illegal mining & felling of the trees in the Ramgarh crater is not in my notice. If this is being done then it is wrong. By showing this strict action will be taken against the culprits.

Kiran Berwa, Pradhan, Panchayat Samiti Kishanganj

The case of illegal mining of stones & cutting of the trees in the Ramgarh crater hill area is not in my notice. If this is happening then it is absolutely wrong. Action will be taken after taking information from the officials of the department.

Gaurav Mittal, SDM Kishanganj

Tight arrangements should be made for the security of Ramgarh crater, the administration should ensure action against the Mafia

Nature, forest, wildlife, and heritage lovers expressed concern, cutting & mining should be completely curbed

Bara |Expressing displeasure over the cutting of trees and illegal mining outside Ramgarh crater the first heritage of the state located in Kishanganj tehsil forest and environment and heritage lovers have demanded strict action from the administration. They have demanded to take effective steps for the protection of the World Heritage site. A large number of trees have been cut on the road leading to the inner firing range in the Ramgarh crater. A large number of trees have also been felled on the road leading to the Kool river outside. There are heaps of sand here. After the illegal case of mining and felling of trees came to light in the Ramgarh area the forest department has issued a preliminary report mentioning that less than 10 trees should be cut on the spot. While hundreds of trees have been cut on the spot. Kishanganj Ranger Bhupendra Singh Hada told that the forest department personnel had been sent to the spot. A tree was found chopped in front of Bhanddevra apart from this trees are also being cut in other places so on a spot investigation will be done.

 

The Ramgarh crater is said to be protected in the Baran district, where the famous Bhanddevra and Mataji temple is located on the mountain. It is a centre of faith for thousands of people. It is favorable for those who looted the natural resources. The administration is not serious about conservation.

Brijesh Vijayvargiya, State Vice President, National water community and convenor Tiger Mitra

Ramgarh is full of natural beauty. Here Mata Mandir is the remains of Jain civilization. If mining cutting is happening then it is shameful for the administration and forest department. The environmentalist team will soon visit.

Ramgarh, Rajendra Jain, Save freedom Movement, Kota

If the administration keeps on ignoring, then all the environmental voluntary organizations that help the administration in times of trouble can stand against them. The experts are also silent, everyone will have to bear the brunt of this. Preserve nature.

Archana Rajawat, Member water fraternity

Ramgarh is the heritage of Baran. Playing with it will not be tolerated. Public awareness will be done by circumambulating the Ramgarh crater. If archaeologists & environmentalists have to protest they will do so .

Mukesh Suman, Smriti Van Samiti, Baran

Administration & public representatives of baran should preserve the Ramgarh heritage. The careless should be made accountable.

Yagyadutt Hada, Gayatri pariwar, Aashram Bekhada

The report of felling of trees has been received in, Ramgarh in which the number of trees is less than 10. The actual report will be summoned from the spot. Effective action will be taken to stop the felling.

V Chetan Kumar, Deputy Conservator of Forests