Mining is the process of extraction of minerals from the earth's crust. Throughout the history of mankind, mining has been playing its significant role all over the world so much that the various periods have been known by the names of minerals dominating the scene during the periods. Environmental degradation resulting due to mining activities could not be underestimated. It is essentially a destructive development activity, where ecology suffers at the altar of economy. The reclamation of degraded areas to maintain the ecological balance appeared more effective in long term restoration of site.