Nitin Gadkari

Union Minister for Shipping and Water Resources, Nitin Gadkari, on Tuesday said the Centre will ensure that no harm to the environment is caused. Gadkari's statement comes at a time when the Supreme Court on March 16 quashed the second renewal of iron ore mining leases given to 88 companies in Goa in 2015. 'We will not compromise with any air or water pollution in the matter. International parameters will be maintained and a study will be conducted to keep a check on the pollution level,' said Gadkari, who is on a visit to the state following an agitation by mine owners over the order.