Portal launched for rating of mines

To ensure mining companies follow all regulatory rules, the Ministry of Mines has launched a portal for online filing of evaluation template for star rating of mines, which will prompt miners to quickly adopt sustainable practices for a higher rating. Initially, mining companies have to self-certify their mines through online filing in various columns about steps they have taken on various mining issues including scientific and systematic mining, resettlement and rehabilitation, local community engagements and welfare programmes, progressive and final mine closure and adoption of international standards. Once the mining companies completed their self-certification, the Indian Bureau of Mines (IBM) will conduct the survey on each mine about its claim through third party.