Parliamentary panel recommends easing clearances for underground coal mining projects
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A parliamentary panel recommended simplifying policy and standardizing protocols for underground coal mining to reduce clearance delays and meet production targets.
Background
The committee suggested a single-window clearance system for open-cast mining based on underground mine provisions. The government aims to produce 100 million tonnes of coal from underground mines by 2030.
Facts for Prelims
- FactGovernment target: 100 million tonnes of coal from underground mines by 2030
- BodyParliamentary panel recommended simplifying clearance processes for underground coal mining
- FactProposed single-window clearance system for open-cast mining
For Mains
Q. Discuss the significance of streamlining mining clearances in achieving India's energy security goals while balancing environmental sustainability.
Dimensions to cover in your answer
- Regulatory bottleneck: Complex multi-agency clearance processes causing significant project gestation delays
- Policy alignment: Balancing the 100 million tonne underground coal target with environmental impact mitigation
- Administrative reform: Potential for single-window systems to reduce discretionary hurdles in mining
Keywords: Energy Security · Regulatory Simplification · Single-Window Clearance · Underground Mining · Policy Standardization
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