Coal India and two other PSUs undertakes Ecological Reclamation of Mined-Out Coal Lands

Coal and Lignite PSUs Coal India Limited (CIL), NLC India Limited (NLCIL), and Singareni Collieries Company Limited (SCCL) will undertake the progressive ecological reclamation of mined-out and barren coal mine lands through scientific reclamation, including biological and technical measures.

PSUs have a target of reclamation and afforestation of 2,800 hectares of land in and around coal and lignite mining areas during the financial year 2025-26. The afforestation process will be done using appropriate techniques such as drone-based seed broadcasting, Miyawaki plantations and seed ball broadcasting.

The Ministry of Coal is engaged in coordination with the Ministry of Jal Shakti and the State Governments of coal and lignite bearing states to facilitate the use of safe and treated mine water for domestic and irrigation purposes in areas surrounding the coal and lignite mines operated by the Coal and Lignite PSUs.

Furthermore, the Coal and Lignite PSUs have obtained No Objection Certificates (NoCs) from the Central Ground Water Authority (CGWA), Ministry of Jal Shakti for the withdrawal of groundwater in the mines operated by them.