**Summary:**
On July 4, 2025, the Ministry of Coal will launch RECLAIM, a Community Engagement and Development Framework for mine closure and repurposing. Developed by the Coal Controller Organisation, under the Ministry of Coal, in partnership with the Heartfulness Institute, RECLAIM aims to provide a structured guide for inclusive community engagement and development during mine closures and the post-closure phases. The framework offers a step-by-step approach to institutionalize community participation in the transition process, supported by tools, templates, and field-tested methodologies tailored to the Indian context. RECLAIM emphasizes gender inclusivity, representation of vulnerable groups, and alignment with Panchayati Raj Institutions to ensure an equitable and locally relevant transition. The framework aspires to facilitate a seamless and resilient transition for mining communities, grounded in trust, ecological restoration, and long-term socio-economic well-being. Union Minister of Coal and Mines Sh G Kishan Reddy will launch the framework.
Key Entities Referenced
Ministry of Coal: The Indian government ministry responsible for coal production and related activities.
RECLAIM: A Community Engagement and Development Framework for Mine Closure and Repurposing, launched by the Ministry of Coal.
G Kishan Reddy: Union Minister of Coal and Mines, who will launch the RECLAIM framework.
Coal Controller Organisation: An organization under the Ministry of Coal that partnered with the Heartfulness Institute to develop the RECLAIM framework.
Heartfulness Institute: Partnered with the Coal Controller Organisation to develop the RECLAIM framework.
Panchayati Raj Institutions: Local self-government institutions in India, with which the RECLAIM framework aims to align.
Delhi: Location of the Press Information Bureau (PIB) where the information was posted.
Indian: The RECLAIM framework is tailored to the Indian context.
Ministry of Coal
Coal Ministry to Launch R E C L A I M - A
Community Engagement and Development
Framework for Mine Closure and Repurposing
Posted On: 02 JUL 2025 1:16PM by PIB Delhi
The Coal Ministry is set to launch RECLAIM – a community engagement and development framework. The
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framework will be launched by Union Minister of Coal and Mines Sh G Kishan Reddy on 4 July, 2025.
The Coal Controller Organisation, under the Ministry of Coal, in partnership with the Heartfulness Institute,
has developed this comprehensive Community Development Framework designed specifically for mine
closures. Recognizing that mine closures significantly impact both landscapes and local livelihoods, this
framework is a key step toward ensuring a just and sustainable transition for communities that have
developed alongside mining operations over decades.
The framework—referred to as the RECLAIM—serves as a structured guide for inclusive community
engagement and development throughout the mine closure and post-closure phases. It offers a practical,
step-by-step approach to institutionalizing community participation in the transition process.
The framework is supported by a suite of actionable tools, templates, and field-tested methodologies tailored
to the Indian context. Special emphasis is placed on gender inclusivity, the representation of vulnerable
groups, and alignment with Panchayati Raj Institutions, ensuring that the transition is equitable and locally
relevant.
Ultimately, the RECLAIM Framework aspires to facilitate a seamless and resilient transition for mining
communities—grounded in trust, ecological restoration, and long-term socio- economic well-being.
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