Archive · 3 Jul 2025
India Reclaims Abandoned Coal Mines for Public Use
Imagine old coal mines that are not being used anymore.
The government is working on making these places useful again.
They are filling them up in a smart way to make the land safe.
This is happening because the Prime Minister said to fix up these areas and use them for good things.
The government wants to help the people who used to work in the mines or gave their land for mining.
They plan to plant trees and create spaces for people to use.
Union Minister G. Kishan Reddy announced progress in reclaiming abandoned coal mines.
Reclamation efforts follow Prime Minister Narendra Modi's suggestion to reuse mined land.
Eight out of ten targeted mines have completed reclamation work this year.
The reclaimed land will serve local residents and increase greenery through tree planting.
The reclamation process is scientific, with 143 locations slated for work.
- Who
- Union Minister G. Kishan Reddy, Prime Minister Narendra Modi
- What
- Reclamation of abandoned coal mines.
- When
- Announced on Thursday
- Where
- India
- Why
- To reclaim land for public use and restore greenery.
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Land Use
Stakeholders
Local residents and those displaced by mining activities should be considered for land use
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- Minister
- G. Kishan Reddy
- Ministry
- Coal and Mines
- Targeted Mines (this year)
- 10
- Mines Completed
- 8
- Total Locations
- 143