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Ministry of Coal Releases ‘AAROH’ Annual Report on Mine Closure
The Ministry of Coal releases ‘AAROH: Annual Report on Mine Closure’ at the Oberoi, New Delhi. The report documents scientific practices for mine closure and repurposing, and compiles evidence from scientifically closed coal mines.
AAROH (Annual Report on Mine Closure):
| Dimension | Key Details |
|---|---|
| Issuing authority | The Ministry of Coal releases ‘AAROH: Annual Report on Mine Closure’. |
| Prepared by | The report is prepared by the Coal Controller Organisation, Ministry of Coal. |
| Nature of report | AAROH comprises India’s first comprehensive report that documents scientific practices for mine closure and repurposing. |
| Objective | The report provides for showcasing India’s transition towards scientific mine closure, ecological restoration, sustainable post-mining land use, and community-oriented development. |
| Coverage | It provides documentation for 42 scientifically closed coal mines. |
| Report components | The report comprises: descriptions of mine closure initiatives; visual documentation illustrating conditions before and after mine closure; documentary videos accessible via QR codes; analysis of post-mining land-use outcomes. |
| Utility | It serves as a national knowledge repository for future mine closure projects. |
| Flagship initiatives highlighted | It highlights RECLAIM Framework, L.I.V.E.S. Framework, SUVIKALP Tool, SUVIKALP Samvaad, and Mine Closure Guidelines, 2025. |
| RECLAIM Framework | RECLAIM Framework provides for a structured reclamation process. |
| L.I.V.E.S. Framework | L.I.V.E.S. Framework emphasises stakeholder participation and sustainability. |
| SUVIKALP Tool | SUVIKALP Tool comprises a digital platform for mine repurposing. |
| SUVIKALP Samvaad | SUVIKALP Samvaad facilitates dialogue and knowledge exchange. |
| Mine Closure Guidelines, 2025 | Mine Closure Guidelines, 2025 adopts a people-centric and sustainability-focused approach. |
| International cooperation (mine closure) | The Ministry of Coal has signed an Implementation Agreement with Germany’s GIZ to facilitate scientific cooperation on mine closure. |
| Coal NEER plants | Coal NEER plants have been launched to advance sustainable energy initiatives. |
| Tripartite MoUs | Tripartite Memoranda of Understanding have been facilitated to support Jharia rehabilitation and promote skill development. |