Article 371A and Its Impact on Coal Mining in Nagaland
The dependence of local communities on coal mining for sustenance further complicates regulatory efforts, as stringent regulations may impact livelihoods, necessitating a delicate balance between economic interests and environmental concerns. Article 371A and Controlling Rat-Hole Mining in Nagaland:
The Economic and Environmental Effects of Coal Mining: …
Keywords: South African Coal Mining, Economic Impacts, ... over 70% of the demand for coal will come from China and India. Coal accounts for approximately 41% of the world's electricity generation.
How a just transition can make India's coal history
For instance, in 2019, Coal India, the main federal government-owned company that mines more than 80% of total coal in the country, paid approximately 500bn rupees ($6.7bn/£4.9bn) in taxes and ...
Jharkhand mine workers fear loss of job and social security
The closure of mines without ensuring the livelihood of people involved in the mining sector could impact thousands of people. Jharkhand, a central Indian state, has the highest coal reserves in India with an estimated 83,152 million tonnes of coal – that is 27.3 percent of India's coal reserve, according to Jharkhand's economic survey.
Social and economic costs and benefits of coal
The case-by-case socio-environmental-economic impact analysis of coal-mining projects ensures that only projects with positive net social benefits are chosen to proceed. With ever rising energy demand coal is likely to continue to be significant source of energy, while expanded implementation of clean coal technologies will help to reduce ...
IMPORTANCE OF COAL SECTOR IN INDIAN ECONOMY: …
Mining in India is a major economic activity which contributes significantly to the economy of India. The GDP contribution of the mining industry varies from 2.2% to 2.5% only but …
Coal | Challenges and opportunities
In India, about 13 million people are employed in various sectors associated with coal, including mining, transport, power, sponge iron and steel. 10 Thus, the socio-economic impact of the transition away from coal poses a key challenge.
Impacts of Coal mining: a Review of Methods and Parameters Used in India
total distribution of paper counts from 1986-2014. note: Se = socio-economic, Sd = sustainable development, aMd = acid mine drainage and lU/lC = land use/land cover.
Coal mining industry in India
Coal mining in India Coal demand in India reached approximately 1.09 billion metric tons in the fiscal year 2023, while domestic coal production was about 893 …
JUST TRANSITION FRAMEWORK FOR A SUSTAINABLE …
the multifaceted impacts on workers, communities, and the environment. Purpose of the Report: This report delves into the principles, and strategies to ensure a Just Transition …
Economic and Environmental Impact of Coal Washing …
Use of coal at the same time raises environmental concerns. The impacts of increased coal utilisation will have increased environmental impacts from emissions of air pollutants during coal mining, coal transportation and coal combustion, contamination of the surface and ground water, forest loss due to mining, etc.
Community resilience, Corporate Social Responsibility and …
More than half of India's domestic demand for energy is met by coal. The International Energy Agency (IEA) predicts that India's coal consumption will rise by 3.9 percent by 2024. Furthermore, coal mining is linked to negative externalities for the overall environment, land and community, amongst other things (Kumar et al., 2020). As a result ...
Environment and Social Sustainability in Coal Mining
•Approx. 2550 sq. km area is under different coal mines in India. ... By 2030, India will reduce the carbon intensity of its economy to less than 45% ; and v. By 2070, India will …
Mining Sector in India
The mining sector's GDP contribution only swings between 2.2% and 2.5%, but based on the GDP of the entire industrial sector, it ranges from 10% to 11%. Even small-scale mining adds 6% to the overall cost of mineral production. About 700,000 people have employment chances in the mining sector in India. Also read: Coal …
List Of Coal Mines In India, Major Coal Fields, Types of Coal
Read about: Land Reforms in India. Coal Mines in India Challenges Coal Mining in India is faced with several challenges, including: Environmental degradation: Coal mining has a significant impact on the environment, including air, water, and soil pollution. Mining activities can cause deforestation, soil erosion, land subsidence, and …
Impact of Coal Mining on Environment
This paper throws lights on the burning issues of coal mines and its impact on the environment. ... towards the economic development of the ... In India, Coal companies are now working towards ...
Collapse of coal mining in Britain has lessons for India
Socio-economic dynamics of coal transition in India. The demand for coal in India will likely peak between 2030 and 2035, according to the Ministry of Coal. And while coal production is increasing ...
The spatial and economic footprint of the coal industry on …
1. Introduction. While international climate goals require a sharp decline in coal-mining and use, recent studies describe the continued dependence on thermal power generation infrastructure in India (Oskarsson et al., 2021).Beyond concerns around national energy security, the narrative of the coal industry as an important provider of rural …
How unplanned coal mine closures in India are affecting …
As India transitions away from fossil fuels in its bid to phase down coal by 2070, it started working on a coal mine closure framework with the help of the World Bank in 2021 to formulate guidelines to ensure the livelihood of coal mining communities in states like Jharkhand, West Bengal and Chhattisgarh.
Mapping the Impact of Coal Mines and their Closure:
Gupta, Ruchi. 2021. Mapping the Impact of Coal Mines and their Closure: A Case of Betul. New Delhi: The Energy and Resources Institute Editorial and Design Team Ms Ipshita Mitra, Ms Sushmita Ghosh, Mr Rajiv Sharma, Mr Santosh Gautam and Mr Vijay Nipane Published by The Energy and Resources Institute, New Delhi, India For more information
The political economy of coal in India – Evidence from …
Tongia and Gross (2019) find that coal mining is central to India's political economy because it is an essential revenue source for the central government, the state governments, and state-owned enterprises, such as Indian Railways, the largest employer in the country (Kamboj & Tongia, 2018).
Why Is India Unable to Check Illegal Coal Mining …
The illegal mining of coal, which has continued unabated for decades in India's northeastern state of Assam, is causing large-scale destruction to one of the country's finest rainforests.
Coal Mining in India
Coal mining in India. ... Coal demand in the country is yet to peak as the Economic Survey 2021-22 projects coal demand in the range of 1.3-1.5 billion tonnes by 2030, an increase of 63 percent from the current demand. ... The impact of mining activities involving drilling, blasting, loading, and transport of coal is the generation and ...
Just transition away from coal: Vulnerability analysis of coal
This dependency on coal has led to complex interlinkages between socio-economic development and coal infrastructure in regions with high coal reserves. Coal India Limited is the biggest coal producer which employs 13 million workers (direct and indirect), meets 80 % domestic demand of coal and contributes to INR 400 billion to the …
Decarbonising India: Charting a pathway for sustainable …
In the accelerated scenario, over 60 percent of India's refining capacity, 90 percent of its coal mining capacity, and 100 percent of its coal power generation would not be needed. Tax collections from auto fuel could decline to $36 billion by 2050 (from $85 billion currently). Ensuring resources are used appropriately will be vital.
Economic and Environmental Impact of Coal Washing in …
India is the second largest producer of coal in the world, and the greatest challenge in the phase-out of coal is the social aspect. In India, about 13 million people are employed in …
MITIGATING ENVIRONMENTAL AND SOCIAL IMPACTS …
It has resulted in an unprecedented expansion of coal mines in India. The coal production in India has risen from 73 Mt in 1972 to about 407.02 Mt in 2005-06. 'Coal Vision 2025'
Explained: Why Underground Coal Mining In India Needs A …
In FY05, such mines – mostly under the state-owned Coal India (CIL) and Singareni Collieries (SCCL) – produced 62 mt of fuel. Production dropped to 50 mt in FY14 and 35 mt in FY23. Several plans were made in these two decades, both at the government and at the company level, to arrest the decline in UG production.
How Important is Coal in Indian Economy? Coal Power …
Phasing out coal is key to achieving our climate action targets. In March, UN Secretary General António Guterres described the phasing out of coal from the electricity sector as "the single most important step to get in line with the 1.5 degree-goal of the Paris Agreement. " In India, coal-fired power plants contribute 40 per cent of India's fossil fuel …
Socio-economic Environmental Sustainability and Indian …
Coal India Limited (CIL), the most vibrant and prominent coal mining organization of the country, had spent 2733.12 lakh rupees as CSR expenditure in the financial year …