Environmental impact studies in coalfields in India: A case …

JCF is located in Dhanbad district of the State of Jharkhand, India (Fig. 1).The coal-field is a sickle-shaped terrain and covers about 450 km 2 area confined between latitude 23°38′N–23°50′N and longitude 86°07′E–86°30′E, with an average elevation of about 220 m above mean sea level (msl). The details of geology and structure of the …

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(PDF) Environmental Impact Assessment of …

A Case Study on the effec ts of Coal Mining in the Environment Particularly in Relation to Soil, Wate r and Air causing a socio economic Hazard in Asansol-Raniganj Area, India, IRJSS, 3(8), 28.

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Environmental impact studies in coalfields in India: A …

Coal mining and related activities provide huge energy resource. Coal accounts for 55% of the country׳s energy need [2] and is the major source for power …

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(PDF) Environmental issues of coal mining

Jharia is one of the largest coal fields in India covering about 460 km 2 of area. Opencast and underground mining methods are used to extract coal from the mines which had adversely affected the ...

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Deployment of Continuous Miner in under Ground …

Rabindra Kumar Sinha, Pulak Baran Chakrabarty & Hemant Kumar. 276 Accesses. Explore all metrics. Abstract. The continuous miner technology (CMT) is …

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Just Transition Framework for a Sustainable Future in India's Coal …

As India's energy mix diversifies, there is increasing attention on achieving a fair and equitable transition that considers the impacts on workers, communities, the environment, and related industries. To address this, TERI has developed a Just Transition Framework, informed by extensive research in India's eastern coal-belt and …

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Coal Mining Policy and Major Initiatives

(underground and surface) and coal liquefaction only can do coal mining in India for captive consumption. 4.7.3 The Central Government, a Government company (including …

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Coal Mining in India

Coal mining in India. India is rich in ancient coal fields like Gondwana coalfields (250 million years old) and tertiary coalfields (15-60 million years old). Coal mining was started during the rule of the East India Company in 1774 in the Raniganj coalfield along the western bank of the Damodar river. To increase coal production, the …

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(PDF) Coal mining in northeast India: an overview of …

northeast India is given in Table 1. Sub-bituminous tertiary coal of northeast India was. deposited under the influence of marine environment. (Rajarathnam et al. 1996). These coals have high ...

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Lessons Learnt from Bhatdee Coal Mine Explosion Disaster in India …

To give a clear view about the disasters, brief description and identified causes are provided as per published reports. Then a gap analysis is conducted to identify the gaps in the current investigation outcome and the failures to learn from the past. 2.1 Disaster Case Study: The 2006 Bhatdee Coal Mine Disaster. Brief Description. In …

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In brief: mining rights and title in India

A look at some of the key legal and practical considerations surrounding mining rights and title in India, including the extent of state control, renewal and transfer of licences, and protection ...

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Policy brief Beyond coal: Just transition in india's …

Transitioning of the coal sector, including restructuring the coal PSUs. Global experiences show that just transition is a long-term process, with a phased plan for closing down coal …

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Recommendations for reforms in India's coal mining space

Brookings India scholars' comments on specific sections of the Coal Vision Document 2030. 1. Strong growth in domestic coal production albeit lower than the demand growth (Section 1.2) CIL ...

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Coal India to open new mines and expand others as …

Credit: Money SHARMA/AFP via Getty Images. Indian state-run company Coal India will begin operations at five new coal mines and expand the capacity of at least 16 existing mines to help meet growing demand for the fossil fuel, the company's chairman, P.M. Prasad, told reporters on Wednesday. Anticipated record output from the company …

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SAFETY IN COAL MINES

iv) The 5-yearly average fatalities have reduced from 196 to 66 in the said period (i.e 66%). The 5 yearly average fatality rate per MT of Coal produ-ction have reduced from 2.18 to 0.15 in the said period (i.e. 93%) The 5 yearly average serious injuries have reduced from 1278 to 233 (i.e 85%) in the said period.

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A brief history of coal in India

Coal has been part of India's history since time immemorial. It was first commercially mined in 1774 from Raniganj coalfield, West Bengal. Introduction of steam locomotives and the First World War were major events which spurred both the production as well as the importance of coal in India. The exploitation of coal miners and their …

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Putting India on the growth path: Unlocking the mining …

By 2025, the output from the mining sector could be 1.5 to 2.5 times of the current levels. In the accelerated growth scenario, an additional USD 47 billion could be generated annually compared to the business-as-usual scenario. The mining sector could contribute USD 50 to. 80 billion by 2025 to India's GDP.

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Metals & Mining Industry in India

In FY22, mineral production was estimated at Rs.190,392 crore (US$ 24.95 billion). India ranks fourth globally in terms of iron ore production. Production of iron ore in FY21 stood at 204.48 million tonnes. From April 2021- January 2022, iron ore production in India stood at 204 million tonnes (MT).

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Coal Mining in India | libcom

We want to give a brief overview on the current scope of coal mining and consumption in India [2]. In 2009, India (526 million tonnes) was the third biggest hard coal producer after China (2,971 Mt) and the USA (919Mt). 85 per cent of coal is produced by Coal India Limited (CIL), the world largest coal mining company, currently employing …

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(PDF) Impact of coal mining and mine fires on the …

A typical coal mining. area has many negative impacts such as. IMPACT OF COAL MINING AND MINE FIRES ON THE LOCAL. ENVIRONMENT IN JHARIA COALFIELD, JHARKHAND. Varinder …

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Coal Sector in India

History of Coal Mining in India. India has a long history of commercial coal mining covering nearly 220 years starting from 1774 by M/s Sumner and Heatly of East India Company in the Raniganj Coalfield along the Western bank of river Damodar.; However, for about a century the growth of Indian coal mining remained sluggish for …

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In brief: mining rights and title in India

A private party who has a mining lease for particular minerals has full title, albeit with permitted end-use stipulations as may be applicable over these minerals. There are large areas where ...

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Comprehensive Study on Raniganj Coalfield Area, …

Bidhannagar College. Citations (3) References (101) Figures (6) Abstract and Figures. Raniganj coalfield, one of the crucial mining zones in India in terms of its …

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Coal India to close unsafe or underground coal mines

This will be a CAGR of 3.4% from 2020 to... Coal India is the largest coal-producing company in the world; its 369 mines contribute to 84% of total coal production in India. However, production at some of its mines has faltered in 2017-2018, underground operations produced 30 million tonnes, equal to just 5% of the company's total …

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(PDF) The impact of coal mining activities on land …

Coal mining causes several impacts on the economic, social, and environmental fabric of the mining areas. This paper presents an overview of studies assessing the adverse effects of coal...

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(PDF) Environmental Impact Assessment of Mining in …

A Case Study on the effects of Coal Mining in the Environment Particularly in Relation to Soil, Water and Air causing a socio economic Hazard in Asansol-Raniganj Area

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Mining laws in India

Historical Background of mining legislation in India. Mining is not a new phenomenon; neither the need for law regulating mining is new. There has been laws guiding and regulating mining activities since 19 th century. The first proposal for regulation of mining in India came in 1890, which was introduced by Lord Cross, who at that time …

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COMMERCIAL MINING OF COAL

India concluded its first commercial coal mine auctions in 2020. A to-tal of 19 coal mines were auctioned in this first tranche, which is the highest number of suc-. regime had been …

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(PDF) Impact of Coal Mining on Environment: A Study of …

The present study undertake to analyze the impact of coal mining on environment in India by using non- doctrinal research method. ... Madwbwe, C, Victor M and Sophia M. (2011). "Involuntary displacement and resettlement to make way for diamond mining: the case of Chiadzwa villagers in Marange, Zimbabwe", Journal of Research in Peace, Gender ...

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The Carbon Brief Profile: India

Chart by Carbon Brief using Highcharts . As of January 2019, India has 221 gigawatts (GW) of operating coal plants. This is the world's third largest fleet, with 11% of global capacity, according to the Global Coal Plant Tracker. Another 36GW is being built and a further 58GW is at earlier stages of development.

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Influence of Coal Mining on Historical Buildings: Case Study …

Numerous historical buildings exist in Shanxi Province, a major coal producing area in China, so there exist many overlapping areas between ancient wooden buildings and coal mining. Coal mining in overlapping areas will lead to surface subsidence, which will have an impact on historical buildings. Based on the distribution of …

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