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The Ministry of Coal released 'AAROH', India's first report documenting the scientific closure and ecological repurposing of 42 coal mines.
An Implementation Agreement was signed with Germany's GIZ to facilitate technical cooperation and knowledge exchange on sustainable mine closure.
The event also featured the inauguration of 'Coal NEER' plants, transforming mine discharge water into safe bottled drinking water for local communities.
A digital mine repurposing tool promoting scientific assessment and sustainable post-mining land use.
Guidelines that place people and sustainability at the center of mine closure, mandating 25% of the approved closure cost for community development.
GS Paper 3 > Environment > Conservation
The process of restoring mined-out land to a safe, stable, and ecologically viable state, integrating environmental rehabilitation with community development.
A framework ensuring that the shift away from coal and fossil fuels is equitable, protecting the livelihoods of workers and communities dependent on mining.