CIL, ICFRE sign MoU for green issues in coal mining

NEW DELHI : Coal India Ltd ( CIL) and Indian Council of Forestry Research and Education ( ICFRE) on Thursday signed an MoU for effectively monitoring of environment related issues in the coal mining projects.

The MoU will also help in improving the rehabilitation and reclamation of the mined out areas, and official statement said.

This arrangement would help CIL in proper compliance and monitoring of the conditions that are laid down by the environment ministry while according environment and forest clearances.

The MoU covers assessment and monitoring of plantation and eco restoration activities, preparation of wild life management plans, preparation of environmental impact assessment and environmental management plans, capacity building for the executives of CIL on environment and forestry issues etc.