Ministry of Coal to form Sustainable Development Cell
The Ministry of Coal will set up a sustainable development cell to aid “environmentally sustainable coal mining in the country” and also to address concerns around mine closures.
Sustainable Development Cell
- The sustainable development cell (SDC) will comprise expert individuals and organizations to advice and plan on issues of land amelioration and afforestation, air, water and noise pollution management, mine water and overburden management, planning and monitoring of mine closure plans, etc.
- The Cell will advise on, plan and monitor mitigation measures taken by coal companies in order to minimize the environmental impact of mining.
- It will also develop the ....
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