Aashi Bindal, BALLB, Vivekanand Education Society’s College of Law, Chembur, Mumbai “If you think the economy is more important than the environment, try holding your breath while counting your money” - Professor Guy McPherson ABSTRACT The Kudremukh mining project represents one of the most significant environmental conflicts in India between economic development and ecological conservation. Located in the ecologically sensitive Western Ghats of Karnataka, the Kudremukh region is rich in...