India, Aug. 6 -- The Government of India issued the following news release:
In countries such as Germany, United Kingdom and Australia, a few closed coal mines have been repurposed into tourist spots, cultural centres, reservoirs or for industrial purposes etc.
Coal and Lignite Public Sector Undertakings (PSUs) have undertaken various repurposing initiatives, such as the development of eco-parks, mine tourism sites, recreational parks, pisciculture in mine voids, solar power projects and other community-oriented facilities. Some notable examples include:
Bishrampur (Kenapara) and Ananya Vatika in South Eastern Coalfields Limited (SECL)
Saoner Eco Park in Western Coalfields Limited (WCL)
Kayakalp Vatika and Pisciculture at Kerketta Mine V...