"A voluntary organization called Braj Rakshak Dal is fighting to save sacred sites and dozens of hills in the region of Braj, associated with the legend of Lord Krishna, from illegal mining and stone quarrying."

"Despite local high court orders and a number of official reports, mining continues to endanger the ecological balance and the religious heritage of these hills, according to Vineet Narain, a journalist who is now convener of the Braj Rakshak Dal, a grassroots non-governmental organisation dedicated to the restoration of the hills, forests and cultural heritage of the region."