India's 36,398-crore mine-closure programme targets 339 sites

India has a big plan to close down old coal and lignite mines.

They will spend ₹36,398.1 crore to close 339 mines.

Out of this, ₹9,240.9 crore is for helping the local people find new jobs and improve their lives.

They have already closed 42 mines and plan to close 147 more.

The government wants to turn these closed mines into places for clean energy, like solar plants, and other useful projects.

They will also make sure the land is safe and good for the environment.

The plan includes training people for new jobs and building things like parks and industrial hubs.

The government will use a digital platform to decide the best use for each closed mine.