Sustainability Framework for Coal Mines
About 0.35 million (3.5 lakh) hectares of land are currently under operational mines in India. Besides, a large amount of land is available with closed mines. This land holds enormous promise to create economic opportunities in the coal regions besides enhancing environmental sustainability. This report analyses the reclamation practices and socio-economic impacts of coal and lignite mine closures in India through 3 case studies. Based on the observations, the report outlines key policy and regulatory reforms to support a sustainable reclamation and repurposing of coal mining land, including the process of developing a just transition plan as part of final mine closure planning.
Reports by Chandra Bhushan
