New Delhi: The revised mining planning guidelines aim to introduce stringent measures to optimize coal extraction, a government official has said, stressing the importance of balancing flexibility with greater responsibility and accountability for mine owners.
Coal Additional Secretary M Nagaraju made the remarks during stakeholder consultation on draft mining plan guidelines for coal and lignite blocks on Monday.
The event saw participation from 25 coal and lignite mining companies including PSUs and representatives from Tamil Nadu, Chhattisgarh, Jharkhand, Meghalaya and Uttar Pradesh.
A statement from the Coal Ministry said the new guidelines represent a significant progress towards promoting a sustainable approach to coal mining.
Key elements include the mandatory inclusion of restoration, remediation and regeneration measures in mining plans to ensure sustainable natural resource management.
It said these measures are aimed at reducing environmental impacts, addressing community concerns and promoting continuous improvement in water quality monitoring.
Coal Additional Secretary M Nagaraju made the remarks during stakeholder consultation on draft mining plan guidelines for coal and lignite blocks on Monday.
The event saw participation from 25 coal and lignite mining companies including PSUs and representatives from Tamil Nadu, Chhattisgarh, Jharkhand, Meghalaya and Uttar Pradesh.
A statement from the Coal Ministry said the new guidelines represent a significant progress towards promoting a sustainable approach to coal mining.
Key elements include the mandatory inclusion of restoration, remediation and regeneration measures in mining plans to ensure sustainable natural resource management.
It said these measures are aimed at reducing environmental impacts, addressing community concerns and promoting continuous improvement in water quality monitoring.
