Archive · 8 Oct 2026
Heritage Trust Warns Proposed Coal Mine Could Threaten Ramappa
A coal mine has been proposed near Ramappa Temple and Ramappa Lake.
The Kakatiya Heritage Trust says the mine could put the important site at risk.
It says the ground has cracks and faults that could affect how water moves underground.
The Trust is also concerned that water could seep from the lake toward the mine.
Blasting and vibrations might make existing damage to the temple worse.
The Trust warns that water could escape suddenly and flood nearby villages.
It has asked Singareni Collieries to cancel the proposed mine.
The Kakatiya Heritage Trust says a proposed open-cast coal mine at Venkatapur could threaten Ramappa Temple and Lake.
The proposed mine is about five kilometres downstream of the UNESCO World Heritage site and would be 300 metres deep.
The Trust cites local faults, joints and fractures as concerns for groundwater movement and seepage from the lake.
It warns that blasting and repeated vibrations could worsen existing structural distress in the temple.
The Trust urged Singareni Collieries to withdraw the proposal, citing possible flooding and damage to nearby villages.
- Who
- The Kakatiya Heritage Trust raised concerns and urged Singareni Collieries to withdraw the proposed mine.
- What
- The Trust warned that a proposed open-cast coal mine could threaten Ramappa Temple, Ramappa Lake and nearby villages.
- Where
- Venkatapur, about five kilometres downstream of Ramappa Temple and Ramappa Lake.
- Why
- The Trust cited geological faults, possible groundwater seepage, mining vibrations and risks of flooding.
Mining concerns
Mine proposal
Potential impact on Ramappa
Mining concerns
The Kakatiya Heritage Trust says mining could threaten the temple and lake through seepage, vibrations and flooding.
Mine proposal
The article does not provide a response or position from Singareni Collieries on the Trust's concerns.
- Proposed mine
- A 300-metre-deep open-cast coal mine
- Proposed location
- Venkatapur, about five kilometres downstream of Ramappa Temple and Ramappa Lake
- Concern raised by
- Kakatiya Heritage Trust
- Lake storage capacity
- 37 TMC, as stated by the Trust
- Irrigated area
- Nearly 30,000 acres, as stated by the Trust
- Potential risks cited
- Groundwater seepage, temple vibration damage, sudden water release, flooding and harm to nearby villages
- Trust's request
- Withdraw the proposed mine