AAROH: India’s First Annual Report on Mine Closure
Why in the news
The Ministry of Coal published a first-of-its-kind yearly document on how coal mines are closed scientifically, with land restored and reused.
Key facts
- Report: AAROH (Annual Report on Mine Closure).
- Scope: closure methods, ecological restoration, and reuse of land after mining.
- Prepared by: Coal Controller Organisation.
- Count: 42 closed coal mines, including 33 in the past year.
Event highlights
| Item | Detail |
|---|---|
| Coal NEER Plants | Of Coal India Limited, inaugurated virtually |
| Tripartite MoU | Signed by BCCL, JRDA, Hindalco Industries, Rajdhani Universal Fabrics |
Exam angle
- Ministry: Coal; report author: CCO.
- Distinction: India’s first comprehensive mine-closure report.
- Numbers: 42 mines, of which 33 closed in the last year.