Scientific Coal Mining
- On 17th March 2025, Meghalaya’s Chief Minister inaugurated the state’s first scientific coal mining block, “Saryngkham-A”, at Byndihati in East Jaintia Hills.
- This marks a significant shift from the traditional rat-hole mining, which was banned by the National Green Tribunal (NGT) in 2014 due to safety and environmental concerns.
- The resumption of coal mining is expected to boost employment and revitalize the state’s economy, which suffered significant setbacks due to the ban.
- Scientific coal mining refers to the use of scientific methods, technologies, and engineering principles to extract coal in a way that maximizes efficiency, safety, and environmental sustainability. ....
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