News | Coal Ministry Initiates Environmentally Responsible Mine Closures
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The Ministry of Coal has launched a comprehensive initiative to address the closure of abandoned and discontinued mines. Recognizing the historical shortcomings in mine closure practices, the Ministry, in collaboration with Coal India Ltd and Singareni Collieries Company Limited (SCCL), is undertaking a systematic approach to ensure safe and environmentally responsible closures.