New Delhi: The Ministry of Coal is planning to utilise de-coaled land for setting up nuclear power projects or other purposes and has sought comments from public on the amendments proposed to the Coal Bearing Areas (Acquisition and Development)Amendment Bill, 2024. "Ministry of Coal invites comments/feedback from the public as a part of the public consultation exercise on the draft amendments proposed in the Coal Bearing Areas (Acquisition and Development) Amendment Bill, 2024," the coal ministry said in a statement on Tuesday.
The Cabinet had earlier approved a policy for use of land acquired under Coal Bearing Areas Act. The government had approved a policy for utilisation of non-minable land for development and setting up of infrastructure relating to coal and energy.
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