Lok Sabha Question No. 1462 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2021-07-28
Subject: Commercial Coal Mining
Ministry: COAL
Asked by: Shardaben Anilbhai Patel

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA MINISTRY OF COAL

## LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO - 1462

TO BE ANSWERED ON 28.07.2021

## COMMERCIAL COAL MINING

## 1462. SHRIMATI SHARDABEN ANILBHAI PATEL:

Will the Minister of COAL be pleased to state:

- (a)  the  details  of  the  proposed  coal  mines  to  be  auctioned  for  commercial  mining  by  the Government, State/UT-wise;
- (b) the details of the assessment made on its environmental implications for each coal mine, State/UT-wise;
- (c) whether many locals are protesting against these projects;
- (d) if so, the details of the impact of these commercial minings on the locals;
- (e) the details of the forest cover destroyed due to commercial mining in these coal mines, State/UT-wise; and
- (f) the impact of commercial mining on Ecological System, State/UT-wise?

## ANSWER

## MINISTER OF PARLIAMENTARY AFFAIRS, COAL AND MINES (SHRI PRALHAD JOSHI)

- (a): In the ongoing tranche of auction of commercial mining, 67 coal mines have been offered by Ministry of Coal. Details of these mines are at Annexure .
- (b): As mandated under the Environment Impact Assessment (EIA) Notification, 2006, under the Environment (Protection) Act, 1986, coal mining projects are required to undertake EIA studies which include impact of projects on surface/ground water, and prepare Environment Management Plan for obtaining environmental clearances. Project proposals are examined by the  sectoral  Expert  Appraisal  Committee  (EAC)  of  MOEFCC,  GOI  for  their  efficacy  and adequacy  and  suitable  conditions  are  imposed  accordingly  while  granting  environment clearances to coal mining projects.
- (c)  to  (f):  No  grievance against  coal  mines  to  be  auctioned  for  commercial  mining  are pending in the Ministry of Coal. Any non-forestry activity including coal mining has negative ecological impact. Whenever a proposal for diversion of forestland is received, it is examined and due diligence is made to avoid the use of forestland, or to keep it bare minimum. In cases where it is unavoidable, the forest area is allowed to be diverted, subject to certain conditions including the Compensatory Afforestation (CA), payment of Net Present Value (NPV) and the  protection/afforestation  of  Safety  Zone  area  as  per  Forest  Conservation  Act(1980). Wherever  necessary,  the  additional  mitigation  measures  in  the  form  of  Soil  and  Moisture Conservation  works,  Wildlife  Management  plan  etc.,  are  also  stipulated  on  case-to-case basis.

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## ANNEXURE

| S. No.   | Coal Mine                                         | State          | Act              | Category           |
|----------|---------------------------------------------------|----------------|------------------|--------------------|
| 1        | Bhaskarpara                                       | Chhattisgarh   | CM(SP) Act, 2015 | Fully Explored     |
| 2 - 3    | Brinda and Sasai                                  | Jharkhand      | CM(SP) Act, 2015 | Fully Explored     |
| 4        | Burakhap Small Patch                              | Jharkhand      | CM(SP) Act, 2015 | Fully Explored     |
| 5        | Chitarpur                                         | Jharkhand      | CM(SP) Act, 2015 | Fully Explored     |
| 6        | Choritand Tiliaya                                 | Jharkhand      | CM(SP) Act, 2015 | Fully Explored     |
| 7        | Dahegaon/Makardhokra-IV                           | Maharashtra    | CM(SP) Act, 2015 | Fully Explored     |
| 8        | Datima                                            | Chhattisgarh   | CM(SP) Act, 2015 | Fully Explored     |
| 9        | Gondkhari                                         | Maharashtra    | CM(SP) Act, 2015 | Fully Explored     |
| 10       | Jainagar                                          | Jharkhand      | CM(SP) Act, 2015 | Partially Explored |
| 11       | Jogeshwar &Khas Jogeshwar                         | Jharkhand      | CM(SP) Act, 2015 | Partially Explored |
| 12       | Khappa &Extn                                      | Maharashtra    | CM(SP) Act, 2015 | Fully Explored     |
| 13       | Lalgarh (North)                                   | Jharkhand      | CM(SP) Act, 2015 | Fully Explored     |
| 14       | Latehar                                           | Jharkhand      | CM(SP) Act, 2015 | Partially Explored |
| 15 - 16  | Machhakata and Mahanadi                           | Odisha         | CM(SP) Act, 2015 | Fully Explored     |
| 17       | North Dhadu                                       | Jharkhand      | CM(SP) Act, 2015 | Fully Explored     |
| 18       | Nuagaon Telisahi                                  | Odisha         | CM(SP) Act, 2015 | Fully Explored     |
| 19       | Panchbahani                                       | Chhattisgarh   | CM(SP) Act, 2015 | Partially Explored |
| 20       | Ramchandi Promotion Block                         | Odisha         | CM(SP) Act, 2015 | Partially Explored |
| 21       | Rauta Closed Mine                                 | Jharkhand      | CM(SP) Act, 2015 | Partially Explored |
| 22       | Rawanwara North                                   | Madhya Pradesh | CM(SP) Act, 2015 | Fully Explored     |
| 23       | Shankarpur Bhatgaon II Extn                       | Chhattisgarh   | CM(SP) Act, 2015 | Fully Explored     |
| 24       | Alaknanda                                         | Odisha         | MMDRAct, 1957    | Partially Explored |
| 25       | Barapara                                          | Chhattisgarh   | MMDRAct, 1957    | Partially Explored |
| 26       | Barimahuli                                        | Madhya Pradesh | MMDRAct, 1957    | Partially Explored |
| 27       | Barra                                             | Chhattisgarh   | MMDRAct, 1957    | Partially Explored |
| 28       | Bartap                                            | Odisha         | MMDRAct, 1957    | Partially Explored |
| 29       | Basantpur                                         | Jharkhand      | MMDRAct, 1957    | Partially Explored |
| 30       | Beheraband North Extn                             | Madhya Pradesh | MMDRAct, 1957    | Partially Explored |
| 31       | Bhivkund                                          | Maharashtra    | MMDRAct, 1957    | Fully Explored     |
| 32       | Binja                                             | Jharkhand      | MMDRAct, 1957    | Partially Explored |
| 33       | Burapahar                                         | Odisha         | MMDRAct, 1957    | Fully Explored     |
| 34       | Chintalpudi Sector A1                             | Andhra Pradesh | MMDRAct, 1957    | Fully Explored     |
| 35       | Chopna Shaktigarh                                 | Madhya Pradesh | MMDRAct, 1957    | Partially Explored |
| 36       | Dahegaon Dhapewada& Tondakhairi Khandala Combined | Maharashtra    | MMDRAct, 1957    | Fully Explored     |
| 37       | Dharampur                                         | Chhattisgarh   | MMDRAct, 1957    | Partially Explored |
| 38       | Dhulia North                                      | Jharkhand      | MMDRAct, 1957    | Fully Explored     |
| 39       | Dip Extn of Belpahar                              | Odisha         | MMDRAct, 1957    | Partially Explored |
| 40       | Dip Side of Chatabar                              | Odisha         | MMDRAct, 1957    | Partially Explored |
| 41       | Dolesara                                          | Chhattisgarh   | MMDRAct, 1957    | Fully Explored     |
| 42       | Eastern Part of Gorhi-Mahaloi                     | Chhattisgarh   | MMDRAct, 1957    | Fully Explored     |
| 43       | Gawa                                              | Jharkhand      | MMDRAct, 1957    | Partially Explored |
| 44       | Ghutra                                            | Chhattisgarh   | MMDRAct, 1957    | Partially Explored |
| 45       | Gondbahera Ujheni                                 | Madhya Pradesh | MMDRAct, 1957    | Fully Explored     |
| 46       | Gondbahera Ujheni East                            | Madhya Pradesh | MMDRAct, 1957    | Partially Explored |
| 47       | Hingna Bazargaon                                  | Maharashtra    | MMDRAct, 1957    | Partially Explored |
| 48       | Jamui                                             | Madhya Pradesh | MMDRAct, 1957    | Fully Explored     |
| 49       | Jarekela                                          | Chhattisgarh   | MMDRAct, 1957    | Fully Explored     |

|   50 | Jharpalam Thangarghat         | Chhattisgarh   | MMDRAct, 1957   | Fully Explored     |
|------|-------------------------------|----------------|-----------------|--------------------|
|   51 | Jhigador                      | Chhattisgarh   | MMDRAct, 1957   | Partially Explored |
|   52 | Kalambi Kalmeshwar            | Maharashtra    | MMDRAct, 1957   | Partially Explored |
|   53 | Kardabahal-Brahmanbil         | Odisha         | MMDRAct, 1957   | Fully Explored     |
|   54 | Khargaon                      | Chhattisgarh   | MMDRAct, 1957   | Partially Explored |
|   55 | Kosala West                   | Odisha         | MMDRAct, 1957   | Fully Explored     |
|   56 | Maiki South                   | Madhya Pradesh | MMDRAct, 1957   | Partially Explored |
|   57 | Meghuli                       | Chhattisgarh   | MMDRAct, 1957   | Fully Explored     |
|   58 | Merkhi West                   | Madhya Pradesh | MMDRAct, 1957   | Partially Explored |
|   59 | Phuljhari East &West          | Odisha         | MMDRAct, 1957   | Fully Explored     |
|   60 | Pipraul                       | Chhattisgarh   | MMDRAct, 1957   | Partially Explored |
|   61 | Rajathari South               | Madhya Pradesh | MMDRAct, 1957   | Partially Explored |
|   62 | Ramnagar                      | Chhattisgarh   | MMDRAct, 1957   | Partially Explored |
|   63 | Saradhapur North              | Odisha         | MMDRAct, 1957   | Fully Explored     |
|   64 | Somavaram West                | Andhra Pradesh | MMDRAct, 1957   | Fully Explored     |
|   65 | Tentuloi                      | Odisha         | MMDRAct, 1957   | Fully Explored     |
|   66 | Tokisud Block II              | Jharkhand      | MMDRAct, 1957   | Fully Explored     |
|   67 | Western Part of Gorhi-Mahaloi | Chhattisgarh   | MMDRAct, 1957   | Fully Explored     |