sustainability in coal mining india

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  Strategies to address coal mine-created environmental …

  20201121 · Mining of coal around the world is being continued to meet the ever-growing energy demand. Mining involves extensive clearing of ground cover, change in physiography, generation of massive solid and liquid wastes to reach coal and thereby alters ecology and environment of the mining site as well as the neighboring areas. Depending …

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  Just Transition Framework for a Sustainable Future in India’s Coal ...

  2024213 · As India's energy mix diversifies, there is increasing attention on achieving a fair and equitable transition that considers the impacts on workers, communities, the environment, and related industries. To address this, TERI has developed a Just Transition Framework, informed by extensive research in India's eastern coal-belt and engagement …

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  Restoring coal mine degraded lands in India for achieving …

  20211118 · Here, we summarize some of the field observations explicitly based on the restoration of coal mine degraded lands in India. Experiences based on the practical approaches of ecosystem restoration highlight the key role of physical aspects of restoration, selection of plant species for biological restoration, and its combined effect on generating ...

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  Restoring coal mine degraded lands in India for achieving …

  Here, we summarize some of the field observations explicitly based on the restoration of coal mine degraded lands in India. Experiences based on the practical approaches of ecosystem restoration highlight the key role of physical aspects of restoration, selection of plant species for biological restoration, and its combined effect on generating ...

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  Major Reforms made in Draft Mining Plan Guidelines …

  2024620 · The Ministry of Coal remains committed to fostering sustainable development and environmental stewardship in India's coal mining sector. These comprehensive reforms underscore ministry’s dedication to responsible resource management, community welfare, and environmental conservation.

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  Forging a sustainable path: improving India’s (Bharat’s) coal mining ...

  2024112 · Purpose Sustainability is a major challenge for India’s (Bharat’s) coal mining industry. The government has prioritized sustainable growth in the coal mining industry. It is putting forth multifaceted economic, environmental and social efforts to accomplish the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs).

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  Future of Coal in India: Smooth Transition or …

  2024229 · The Government of India is committed to a sustainable coal sector, balancing environmental sustainability with the well-being of coal-dependent communities while acknowledging the vital role of the coal sector in India’s energy security. As part of this commitment, the Ministry of Coal is integrating the principles of Mission LiFE (Lifestyle for …

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  How unplanned coal mine closures in India are affecting …

  2024321 · India’s coal mine closure framework, initiated with assistance from the World Bank in 2021, aims to address institutional governance, community livelihoods, and environmental reclamation. Organisations in India, which are developing people-centric transition plans in coal-mining regions, can learn from certain initiatives in Germany.

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