AAROH: India's First Report on Scientific Mine Closure and Repurposing Practices

The Ministry of Coal released 'AAROH: Annual Report on Mine Closure' at The Oberoi, New Delhi, marking India's first comprehensive documentation of scientific mine closure and post-mining land use. The event was attended by Union Minister of Coal and Mines G. Kishan Reddy, Union Minister of State Dr. Jitendra Singh, Minister of State Satish Chandra Dubey, German Ambassador Dr. Philipp Ackermann, EU Deputy Head of Delegation Dr. Ewa Suwara, and senior officials from central and state governments, coal companies, and industry.

What Is Included in the AAROH Report?

1. Developed by: Coal Controller Organisation
2. What it documents: Transformation of 42 scientifically closed coal mines
3. Coverage includes: Reclamation processes, ecological restoration, land repurposing, and community-oriented initiatives
4. Mine profiles feature: Closure highlights, before-and-after visuals, and QR-linked documentary videos
5. Key frameworks outlined: RECLAIM Framework, L.I.V.E.S. Framework, SUVIKALP (Mine Repurposing Tool), and SUVIKALP Samvaad

Ministry of Coal Also Signs Implementation Agreement with Germany

An Implementation Agreement was signed between the Ministry of Coal and Germany's GIZ for technical cooperation on "to-be-closed" mines, backed by a EUR 10 million grant from Germany's BMZ, co-financed by the EU, running until 2030.

Coal Minister Inaugurates Coal NEER Plants

G. Kishan Reddy virtually inaugurated Coal NEER plants set up by BCCL, CCL, MCL, and SECL, which purify mine water into bottled drinking water, supporting the 'Waste to Wealth' vision while creating livelihoods for local Self Help Groups.

BCCL, JRDA Sign Tripartite MoUs with Hindalco and Rajdhani Universal Fabrics for Jharia

BCCL and JRDA signed MoUs with Hindalco Industries and Rajdhani Universal Fabrics to set up skill centres and a technical textile ecosystem in the Jharia coalfield, generating employment and supporting rehabilitation in the Dhanbad region