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e-Newsletter

Title: MINEIACP e-Newsletter [ISSUE - MAY 2025]
Volume Number: 10
Issue Number: 5
Year of Publication: 2025
Month of Issue: MAY
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. Coal Production in the Country Grows 3.63% in April, 2025 Compared to Last Year

    India’s coal production and dispatch witnessed steady growth in April 2025, compared to the same period last year. This reflects the continued efforts of the Ministry of Coal and its subsidiaries to ensure consistent supply and operational stability in the sector..... [Continue...]
    (Source: https://pib.gov.in/)

  2. Union Minister of State for Coal and Mines Shri Satish Chandra Dubey Visits Eastern Coalfields Limited

    The Union Minister of State for Coal and Mines, Shri Satish Chandra Dubey visited Eastern Coalfields Limited today. The Minister was welcomed by Shri Satish Jha, CMD, ECL and other senior officials of ECL..... [Continue...]
    (Source: https://www.pib.gov.in/)

  3. Minister of State for Coal and Mines Reviews Performance of CMPDI

    The Minister of State for Coal and Mines, Shri Satish Chandra Dubey, chaired a meeting to review the performance of Central Mine Planning and Design Institute Limited (CMPDI) today at Ranchi..... [Continue...]
    (Source: https://www.pib.gov.in/)

  4. Cabinet approves Revised SHAKTI (Scheme for Harnessing and Allocating Koyala Transparently in India) Policy for Coal Allocation to Power Sector

    The Cabinet Committee on Economic Affairs chaired by the Prime Minister, Shri Narendra Modi has approved grant of fresh coal linkages to Thermal Power Plants of Central Sector/State Sector/ Independent Power Producers (IPPs). Following two windows have been proposed under the Revised SHAKTI policy:... [Continue...]
    (Source: https://www.psuconnect.in/)

  5. Revised SHAKTI Policy for Coal Allocation to Power Sector

    The Cabinet Committee on Economic Affairs (CCEA) in the meeting held on 07.05.2025, chaired by the Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi, has accorded its approval for the Revised SHAKTI (Scheme for Harnessing and Allocating Koyala Transparently in India) Policy for Coal Allocation to Power Sector... [Continue...]
    (Source: https://www.timesofindia.com/)

  6. SECL Organizes First ‘Sneh Milan Mela to Build Stronger Community Relations

    In a novel initiative to foster goodwill and deeper engagement with local communities, South Eastern Coalfields Limited (SECL) recently organized its first-ever ‘Sneh Milan Mela’ in Surajpur district of Chhattisgarh under its Bhatgaon Area..... [Continue...]
    (Source: https://www.thehindu.com/)

  7. Coal India’s Thalassemia Bal Sewa Yojana Marks a Milestone; Minister Emphasizes Expanding Access and Strengthening Partnerships

    On the occasion of World Thalassemia Day 2025, Coal India Limited (CIL), in collaboration with the Ministry of Coal and the Ministry of Health & Family Welfare, commemorated the remarkable success of its flagship CSR initiative, the Thalassemia Bal Sewa Yojana (TBSY), at a special event held at Hotel Ashok, New Delhi.... [Continue...]
    (Source: https://pib.gov.in/)

  1. Coal Ministry signs CGPDPA with selected applicants under Category II of the Coal Gasification Financial Incentive Scheme

    In a significant step toward promoting cleaner energy alternatives, the Ministry of Coal has signed the Coal Gasification Plant Development and Production Agreement (CGPDPA) with selected applicants under Category II of the Coal Gasification Financial Incentive Scheme.... [Continue...]
    (Source: https://pib.gov.in/)

  2. Coal Imports During April 2024 to February 2025 Drops by 9.2% Compared to Same Period of FY 2023-24

    Coal imports in the country during April 2024 to February 2025 fell by 9.2%, totalling 220.3 million tonnes (MT), compared to 242.6 MT in the same period of previous fiscal year.... [Continue...]
    (Source: https://pib.gov.in/)

  3. Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi Dedicates to the Nation- Unit-1 (660 MW) of Ghatampur Thermal Power Project

    Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi today dedicated Unit-1(660 MW) of Ghatampur Thermal Power Project (3x660 MW) in Kanpur Nagar district, Uttar Pradesh, to the Nation, marking a landmark achievement in India’s energy sector..... [Continue...]
    (Source: https://pib.gov.in/)

  4. India and Sri Lanka Strengthen Ties in Critical Minerals, Exploration, and Mining

    Union Minister of State for Coal and Mines Shri Satish Chandra Dubey held a productive meeting today with Shri Sunil Handunnetti, Minister of Industry and Entrepreneurship Development, Government of Sri Lanka, at Shastri Bhawan, New Delhi... [Continue...]
    (Source:https://pib.gov.in)

  5. Vesting Orders Issued for 7 Coal Blocks Under Commercial Auctions

    The Nominated Authority, Ministry of Coal has issued the Vesting Orders for 7 coal blocks under commercial coal block auctions today. The Coal Mine Development and Production Agreements (CMDPA) for these blocks were signed on March 27, 2025... [Continue...]
    (Source: https://www.pib.gov.in/)

  6. NIRL and MAHAPREIT Join Hands to Establish a Green Energy

    In a significant move towards accelerating India’s renewable energy ambitions, NLC India Renewables Limited (NIRL), a wholly owned subsidiary of NLC India Limited, signed a Joint Venture Agreement (JVA) today with Mahatma Phule Renewable Energy and Infrastructure Technology Limited (MAHAPREIT) at Mumbai. The signing took place in the august.... [Continue...]
    (Source: https://www.psuconnect.in/)

  7. Coal Imports During FY 2024-25 Drops by 7.9 % Compared to FY 2023-24

    Coal imports in the country during FY 2024-25 fell by 7.9 %, totalling 243.62 million tonnes (MT), compared to 264.53 MT in the previous fiscal year. This reduction resulted in foreign exchange savings of approximately $7.93 billion (₹60681.67 crore). Notably, the Non-Reg.... [Continue...]
    (Source: https://www.psuconnect.in/)

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RESEARCH PAPER

Spatial Variability of Land Surface Temperature of a Coal Mining Region Using a Geographically Weighted Regression Model: A Case Study.
Wilson Kandulna, Manish Kumar Jain, Yoginder P. Chugh, and Siddhartha Agarwal.
Land; Basel Vol. 14, Iss. 4, (2025): 696;
DOI: https://doi.org/10.3390/land14040696

Abstract
Coal accounts for over half of India’s energy needs currently. However, it has resulted in significant environmental impacts such as altering land cover and land surface temperatures. This study quantifies the land surface temperature (LST) of Dhanbad City (India)—home to India’s largest coal reserves. It uses the Landsat 8 image data to evaluate urban and rural temperature variations across different land use–land cover (LULC)classes. Using a Geographically Weighted Regression Model (GWR), we examined the spatial heterogeneity of the LST using key environmental indices, such as the Normalized Difference Vegetation Index (NDVI), Modified Normalized Difference Water Index (MNDWI),Normalized Difference Moisture Index (NDMI), and Normalized Difference Barren Index(NDBI). The seasonal LST variations revealed significant urban–rural area temperature disparities, with rural regions exhibiting stronger correlations with the key indices above. The GWR model accounted for 78.31% of the spatial variability in LST, with unexplained heterogeneity in urban areas linked to anomalies identified in the coal mining area fire map. These findings underscore the necessity of targeted mitigation strategies to reduce high LST values in coal fire-affected regions, with localized spatial measures in mining areas.
 
KEYWORDS: Risk Management; Environmental Impact; Land Surface Temperature; Coal Fire; Remote Sensing; Coal Mining; Geographically Weighted Regression.

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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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