{"id":2362,"date":"2025-07-02T17:49:21","date_gmt":"2025-07-02T17:49:21","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/thefrontpage24.com\/?p=2362"},"modified":"2025-07-02T17:49:21","modified_gmt":"2025-07-02T17:49:21","slug":"coal-ministry-to-launch-reclaim-framework-for-community-centric-mine-closure","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/thefrontpage24.com\/?p=2362","title":{"rendered":"Coal Ministry to Launch \u2018RECLAIM\u2019 Framework for Community-Centric Mine Closure"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>TFP Bureau, New Delhi, July 2, 2025: The Ministry of Coal is set to unveil \u2018RECLAIM\u2019\u2014a pioneering community engagement and development framework tailored for mine closure and repurposing\u2014on July 4, 2025. Union Minister of Coal and Mines, Shri G Kishan Reddy, will formally launch the initiative.<\/p>\n<p>Developed collaboratively by the Coal Controller Organisation under the Ministry of Coal and the Heartfulness Institute, RECLAIM addresses the socio-economic and environmental challenges that arise from mine closures. Recognizing the profound impact on local landscapes and livelihoods, the framework aims to ensure a just and sustainable transition for communities that have thrived alongside mining operations for decades.<\/p>\n<p>RECLAIM provides a comprehensive, step-by-step guide for inclusive community participation during the closure and post-closure phases of mines. 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