Technology to Reduce Coal Mining Pollution

The Ministry of Coal outlines measures to reduce pollution from coal mining, including mandatory environmental clearances and the role of the Expert Appraisal Committee.

New guidelines for mine closure were issued on January 31, 2025, focusing on rehabilitation and livelihood. Additionally, an ₹8,500 crore incentive scheme for coal and lignite gasification has been approved, though no timeline for phasing out inefficient mines exists.