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e-Newsletter

Title: MINEIACP e-Newsletter [ISSUE - OCTOBER 2024]
Volume Number: 9
Issue Number: 10
Year of Publication: 2024
Month of Issue: OCTOBER
ISSN No: 0972-4648
Published by: IIT (ISM) EIACP (PC-RP), Department of Environmental Science & Engineering, Indian Institute of Technology (ISM) Dhanbad
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IMPORTANT NEWS
  1. Commencement of Implementation Phase of Special Campaign 4.0: Union Minister G Kishan Reddy Visits Office Premises of Coal Ministry

    On the commencement of the Implementation Phase of Special Campaign 4.0, Minister of Coal & Mines Shri G. Kishan Reddy, accompanied by Secretary of the Ministry of Coal ..... [Continue...]
    (Source: https://www.pib.gov.in/)

  2. Union Minister of State for Coal and Mines, Shri Satish Chandra Dubey Inaugurates 51 Solar Power Plants of BCCL

    In a significant leap towards sustainable energy and reducing carbon emissions, Union Minister of State for Coal and Mines, Shri Satish Chandra Dubey, remotely inaugurated 51 rooftop solar power plants .... [Continue...]
    (Source: https://www.pib.gov.in/)

  3. SECL plans to remove 2,200 mt of scrap under special drive

    South Eastern Coalfields (SECL), the Chhattisgarh-based subsidiary of state-run Coal India (CIL), has decided to remove 2,200 metric tonnes (mt) of scrap.... [Continue...]
    (Source: https://psuconnect.in)

  4. Union Minister of State for Coal and Mines Shri Satish Chandra Dubey Felicitates Winners of Hackathon on "Coal Gasification"

    Union Minister of State for Coal and Mines, Shri Satish Chandra Dubey, felicitated the winners of Hackathon on "Coal Gasification" organised by CMPDI, during his visit to CMPDI,.... [Continue...]
    (Source:https://psuconnect.in/)

  5. Union Minister of Coal and Mines Shri G. Kishan Reddy Visits Western Coalfields Limited to Review WCL Performance

    Union Minister of Coal and Mines, Shri G. Kishan Reddy, today visited the headquarters of Western Coalfields Limited (WCL) in Nagpur to review the company’s performance... [Continue...]
    (Source: https://www.pib.gov.in/)

  6. Union Minister of State for Coal and Mines Shri Satish Chandra Dubey lays the foundation stone of two projects of CCL

    Union Minister of State for Coal and Mines Shri Satish Chandra Dubey yesterday laid the foundation stone of Karo Coal Handling Plant and Konar Coal Handling Plant in Bokaro and Kargali area of CCL... [Continue...]
    (Source: https://www.pib.gov.in/)

  7. SECL's Major Green Initiative: Over 1.46 Lakh Saplings Planted Under "Ek Ped Maa Ke Naam"

    In alignment with the Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi's visionary "Ek Ped Maa Ke Naam" campaign, South Eastern Coalfields Limited (SECL), Chhattisgarh-based Coal India subsidiary, has planted a staggering 1,46,675 saplings across its... [Continue...]
    (Source:https://www.pib.gov.in/)

  8. Union Minister Shri G. Kishan Reddy Reviews IBM, JNARDDC Operations, Inaugurates Advanced Scanning & XRD Facilities in Nagpur

    Union Minister for Coal and Mines, Shri G. Kishan Reddy, visited the Indian Bureau of Mines (IBM) headquarters in Nagpur, where he reviewed the progress of key initiatives, launched digital..... [Continue...]
    (Source: https://www.pib.gov.in/)

  9. SECL Becomes First Coal Company to Open Four AMRIT Pharmacies

    In a significant step towards providing affordable and accessible healthcare, South Eastern Coalfields Limited (SECL), Chhattisgarh-based subsidiary of Coal India, inaugurated the country’s 216th AMRIT... [Continue...]
    (Source:https://www.pib.gov.in/)

  10. Coal Pits for Prosperity - CCL Fish Farming for Community Empowerment

    Central Coalfields Limited (CCL) has transformed a number abandoned mine pits into thriving fish farms, promoting responsible use of natural resources and boosting local economy and biodiversity..... [Continue...]
    (Source: https://www.pib.gov.in/)

  1. Coal Ministry Drives Sustainability and Cleanliness Initiatives under Special Campaign 4.0: Significant Progress in Solar Energy, Waste Management, and Scrap Disposal

    As part of the ongoing Special Campaign 4.0, Ministry of Coal, along with its Public Sector Undertakings (PSUs), has been actively implementing a range of activities identified during the campaign’s preparatory phase.... [Continue...]
    (Source:https://pib.gov.in)

  2. NCL Launches Sustainable Initiatives for a Greener Future Under Special Campaign 4.0

    Central Mine Planning and Design Institute (CMPDI) in association with Society of Geo-Scientists Jharkhand (SGSJ) organised a National Seminar today on ‘Mineral Exploration & Water Resource Management: Recent Trends’ with special... [Continue...]
    (Source:https://pib.gov.in)

  3. Company uses mining dust to enhance carbon capture

    The last thing you would expect is that dust from mining would be climate friendly. But the right kind of dust moved to the right place is the core business ..... [Continue...]
    (Source: www.thehindu.com)

  4. Ministry of Coal to Host Star Rating Awards Ceremony, Stakeholder Consultation on MDOs, and Release of Coal Directory on October 21, 2024

    Ministry of Coal is organizing the Star Rating Awards Ceremony, Stakeholder Consultation on Mining Developers cum Operators (MDOs), and the Release of the Coal Directory of India on October 21, 2024...... [Continue...]
    (Source: https://www.pib.in/)

  5. Union Minister of Coal & Mines Shri G. Kishan Reddy chairs Day-long Half-Yearly Review Meeting on Coal Sector

    The Half-Yearly Review Meeting on the coal sector was convened at Sushma Swaraj Bhawan in New Delhi, today. The meeting was chaired by Union Minister of Coal and Mines, Shri G. Kishan Reddy, with Union Minister of... [Continue...]
    (Source: https://www.pib.in/)

  6. JSW Steel, ACC, NMDC among 31 bidders in 10th commercial coal mine auction

    JSW Steel, JSW Energy, ACC Ltd, NMDC Ltd, NTPC Mining Ltd and Jindal Steel and Power Ltd (JSPL) are among the 31...... [Continue...]
    (Source:energy.economictimes.indiatimes.com)

  7. SECL's CSR Initiative "SECL Ki Dhadkan" Successfully Completes Life-Saving Heart Surgeries for 20 Children

    Coal India subsidiary, South Eastern Coalfields Limited (SECL), under its corporate social responsibility (CSR) program has achieved a significant milestone with the successful completion of heart surgeries for 20 children suffering from congenital.. [Continue...]
    (Source: https://www.pib.in/)

  8. NLC India Enters into Joint Venture Agreement with Rajasthan for Formation of Two JVs for Power Capacity Addition

    With the vision of Prime Minister Shri. Narendra Modi, for energy security with sustainable energy generation, under the guidance of Union Minister of Coal and Mines.... [Continue...]
    (Source: https://www.pib.in/)

  9. A Historical Milestone, a Step Towards Responsible Coal Mining: Issuing of Mine Closure Certification by Ministry of Coal

    Ministry of coal announces a significant achievement in sustainable mining practices with the issuance of final mine closure certificates for the Pathakhera Area of M/s WCL.. [Continue...]
    (Source: https://www.pib.gov.in/)

  10. BCCL’s Significant Achievements Under Special Campaign 4.0: Cleanliness, Waste Management, and Governance Excellence in Focus

    Bharat Coking Coal Limited (BCCL), a subsidiary of Coal India Limited (CIL), has made commendable progress under the Special Campaign 4.0, reaffirming its commitment to cleanliness, efficient waste management, and governance reforms across its operational areas.... [Continue...]
    (Source: https://www.pib.gov.in/)

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RESEARCH PAPER

Health risk assessment and hydrogeochemical modelling of groundwater due to heavy metals contaminants at Basundhara coal mining region, India.
Priyajit Samal, Atulya Kumar Mohanty, Somnath Khaoash, Patitapaban Mishra & Kadari Ramaswamy
International Journal of Environmental Analytical Chemistry, 104(4), 735-754 (2024);

DOI: https://doi.org/10.1080/03067319.2021.2023511

Abstract
The enrichment of heavy metals and mixing with groundwater resources, which makes a serious threat to human health and the environment. The present study was conducted to determine the enrichment of heavy metals in groundwater, geochemical modelling, and to estimate the probable health risks (non-carcinogenic and carcinogenic) of a coal mining region, in eastern India. The relative abundance of mean heavy metal concentration was in the order of Fe > Zn > Al > Ba > Mn > Sr > Ni > Ag > Cu > Pb > V > Cr > Co > Cd, and are within the WHO standards limits for drinking water values. Groundwater shows pH values as generally acidic to alkaline in nature, while Eh values indicate an oxidising environment. Principal component analysis indicates, metal concentration in the groundwater to be mainly derived from the geogenic sources and in-situ leaching of mine overburden materials. Hydrogeochemical modelling indicates heavy metals are in supersaturation to near neutral state in the groundwater with oxide and carbonate mineral phases. Based on (HPI), and (HEI) values, the majority of groundwater samples are low to moderately contaminated. The health risk assessment model based on hazard quotient (HQ) and hazard index (HI) values show few groundwater samples as crossing the reference limit and have non-carcinogenic health risks for both children and adults. The study identifies the chemical characterisation and potential health risks due to the presence of heavy metals in the groundwater of the coal mining region.
KEYWORDS: Heavy metals, HPI, health risk assessment, hazard index, principal component analysis, coal mining.

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EIACP (PC-RP) Coordinator & HOD/ESE:  Prof. Alok Sinha
EIACP (PC-RP) Co-coordinator:  Prof. Suresh Pandian E.
EIACP (PC-RP) Team:  Mr. Bishwajit Das (Programme Officer), Dr. Avantika Chandra (Information Officer), Mr. Durga Das Chandra (IT Officer), Ms. Supriya Bistu (DEO)

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