Environment Clearances of Coal Mines in India 2019-2020
India is the third largest energy consumer in the world after China and the United States (IEA 2019). With increasing population, modernisation, and economic growth,…
Raniganj Coalfield Landscape: An Overview
The Raniganj coalfield has a mining history of nearly two centuries. It has been a key source of coal in India, both before and after…
Wardha Valley Coalfield: An Overview
The Wardha Valley Coalfield, located in western India, is a key source of coal for power plants. It has 37 active mines that produce up…
Environment Clearance of Coal Mines in India (2014- 2018)
India is the world’s third largest energy consumer, and its energy use is projected to grow at a rapid pace supported by economic development, urbanization,…
Environment Clearances of Coal Fired Power Plants in India (2014- 2018)
Coal fired power plants are today recognized as one of the major causes of air pollution. The recent decision of the Government to shut down…
Flaring in the Age of Renewables – Policy Brief
In order to meet its energy requirements, India has initiated projects for the recovery of Coal Bed Methane (CBM). Unlike wind and solar, CBM is…