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e-Newsletter

Title: MINEIACP e-Newsletter [ISSUE -JUNE 2024]
Volume Number: 9
Issue Number: 5
Year of Publication: 2024
Month of Issue: JUNE
ISSN No: 0972-4648
Published by: IIT (ISM) EIACP (PC-RP), Department of Environmental Science & Engineering, Indian Institute of Technology (ISM) Dhanbad
Details:

IIT(ISM) EIACP (PC-RP) Celebrated World Environment Day 2024
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IMPORTANT NEWS
  1. Adequate Availability of Coal at Thermal Power Plants Despite High Demand of Power

    Despite extremely high demand of power, coal stocks at Thermal Power Plants continues to be more than 45 MT, which is 30% higher compared to last year...... [Continue...]
    (Source: pib.gov.in)

  2. Coal Production Grows by 10.15%, Coal Dispatch by 10.35% in May, 2024 Compared to Corresponding Period of Last Year

    In May 2024, India's coal production reached 83.91 million tonnes (MT) (Provisional), exhibiting a growth rate of 10.15% compared to the corresponding period of the previous year, which stood at 76.18 MT....... [Continue...]
    (Source: pib.gov.in/)

  3. Greening the Mines: Coal and Lignite PSUs Lead the Way in Land Restoration and Sustainability

    Coal and Lignite Public Sector Undertakings (PSUs), under the guidance of the Ministry of Coal, have not only increased coal production levels over the years to meet the escalating energy.... [Continue...]
    (Source: pib.gov.in)

  4. Mines Ministry Signs MoU with Central TB Division, Ministry of Health & Family Welfare for Collaborative Action Towards Elimination of Tuberculosis in the Country by 2025

    Ministry of Mines and Central TB Division of Ministry of Health & Family Welfare today signed a Memorandum of Understanding in New Delhi for collaborative and convergent action towards elimination of Tuberculosis..... [Continue...]
    (Source:pib.gov.in)

  5. WCL celebrated World Environment Day 2024

    Team WCL celebrated World Environment Day today on 05.06.2024 by planting trees at the company headquarters. CMD Shri J.P. Dwivedi was the chief guest in this Environment Day program.... [Continue...]
    (Source: psuconnect.in)

  6. MCL conducts cleanliness drive at Hirakud dam

    Mahanadi Coalfields Limited (MCL) reaffirming its commitment to a clean and green environment conducted a cleanliness drive at the major picnic spot near Jhankarni Mandir, Hirakud dam.... [Continue...]
    (Source: psuconnect.in)

  7. WCL and NTPC signs Agreement for coal supply

    Western Coalfields Limited (WCL) and NTPC Limited signed an agreement on a cost-plus basis for coal supply on 06.06.2024...... [Continue...]
    (Source: psuconnect.in)

  8. SECL will supply 28.24 lakh tonnes of coal annually to NTPC Khargone

    A fuel supply agreement was signed between South Eastern Coalfields Limited (SECL) and NTPC for coal supply to NTPC Khargone on 06 June 2024..... [Continue...]
    (Source:psuconnect.in)

  9. MCL CMD Uday A Kaole visits IB Valley Washery

    Shri Uday A Kaole, Chairman and Managing Director of Mahanadi Coalfields Limited on Friday visited the Ib Valley Washery, a 10 MTPA non-coking coal washery, in Jharsuguda Odisha.. [Continue...]
    (Source: psuconnect.in)

  10. NLC India Limited Organizes Financial Investment Advisory Program for Project Affected Persons

    NLC India Limited (NLCIL), a Navratna company under the Ministry of Coal, Government of India, has taken a commendable step in ensuring the financial well-being of Project Affected Persons (PAPs) by organizing a Financial Investment Advisory... [Continue...]
    (Source: psuconnect.in/)

  1. MCL wins awards for energy excellence, CSR

    Mahanadi Coalfields Limited (MCL) was conferred with Kalinga Excellence Awards for Energy, Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) and Sustainability on Saturday..... [Continue...]
    (Source: psuconnect.in)

  2. WCL honoured with Paryavran Saathi - 2024 Award

    Western Coalfields Limited (WCL) was awarded the 'Paryavaran Saathi - 2024 Award' by The Institute of Engineers India , Nagpur Chapter.... [Continue...]
    (Source: psuconnect.in)

  3. Union Minister G Kishan Reddy holds Review Meeting with Officials of Ministry of Mines

    Union Minister for Coal and Mines Shri G. Kishan Reddy held a review meeting with the senior Officials of Ministry of Mines, CPSEs and attached offices. Minister of State Shri Satish Chandra Dubey was also present..... [Continue...]
    (Source: https://pib.gov.in)

  4. Coal India distributes Eco-Friendly bags

    Coal India Limited distributed reusable, eco-friendly bazaar bags in Kolkata as a part of the ongoing Swachhta Pakhwada.... [Continue...]
    (Source: https://www.psuconnect.in/)

  5. Coal India distributes Eco-Friendly bags

    Coal India Limited distributed reusable, eco-friendly bazaar bags in Kolkata as a part of the ongoing Swachhta Pakhwada. These bags have been made from recycled old clothes by a women-run charitable organisation..... [Continue...]
    (Source: https://www.psuconnect.in/)

  6. Highest ever Coal Stocks Available at Thermal Power Plants

    The Ministry of Coal (MoC) is working tirelessly round the clock to ensure a consistent supply of coal to thermal power plants. As result of enhanced production, efficient management of logistics and smooth inter agency coordination... [Continue...]
    (Source: pib.gov.in)

  7. Shri G. Kishan Reddy to launch 10th round of Commercial Coal Mines Auction for 60 Coal Blocks on 21st June

    In a significant move to enhance domestic coal production and ensure energy security for the nation, the Ministry of Coal is set to launch the next tranche of coal block auctions. Union Minister of Coal and Mines... [Continue...]
    (Source: pib.gov.in)

  8. Coal India to utilize coal from abandoned UG mines through private operators

    Coal India Limited (CIL) in a bid to tap the latent coal reserves of some of its closed and discontinued underground mines has awarded 23 such mines on revenue sharing model to successful bidders of the private sector... [Continue...]
    (Source: https://www.psuconnect.in/)

  9. NCL to install Solar Pumps in 33 Gaushala of Singrauli

    In a significant step towards sustainable development under CSR initiatives, NCL signed an MoU for the installation of Solar Pumps in 33 Nos. of Gaushala Established under Mukhyamantri Gau Sewa Yojna.... [Continue...]
    (Source: https://www.psuconnect.in/)

  10. Union Minister G. Kishan Reddy stresses on faster operationalization of Coal Mines

    Shri G. Kishan Reddy, Union Minister for Coal and Mines held a meeting with the officials of Coal Ministry to review the management of captive and commercial coal blocks.... [Continue...]
    (Source: pib.gov.in)

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RESEARCH PAPER

Coal mine explosions in India: Management failure, safety lapses and mitigative measures.
Aashish Sahu & Devi Prasad Mishra
The Extractive Industries and Society, 14, 101233 (2023);

DOI: https://doi.org/10.1016/j.exis.2023.101233

Abstract
This paper critically analyzes data on major explosions that have occurred at Indian coal mines over the past 120 years (1900-2020). An estimated 71.79% of mine explosions and 90.68% of associated casualties in India have occurred in Jharkhand and West Bengal states. However, the number of mine-related accidents and casualties attributable to explosions have significantly reduced overall in the last few decades, most noticeably since nationalization of the coal industry. Approximately 92.31% of explosions at Indian coal mines during this period were triggered by methane gas. The use of defective safety lamps and naked lights are identified as the most prominent sources of ignition accounting for 28.21% of total explosions and 53.09% of casualties. Recommendations for improved mine safety are presented which, if adopted, could go a long way toward minimizing even further the possibility for explosions at coal mines in India.
KEYWORDS: Underground coal mine, Mine explosion disasters, Statistical analyses, Management failure, Safety lapses.

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EIACP (PC-RP) Coordinator & HOD/ESE:  Prof. Anshumali
EIACP (PC-RP) Co-coordinator:  Prof. Vittal Hari
EIACP (PC-RP) Team:  Mr. Bishwajit Das (Programme Officer), Mr. Durga Das Chandra (IT Officer), Ms. Supriya Bistu (DEO)

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