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The Coal Mines Regulations, 2017

Enacted 2017Ministry of Labour & EmploymentUpdated 1 Mar 2024

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Overview

Comprehensive regulations replacing the 1957 regulations, incorporating modern safety standards for coal mining operations including mechanized and opencast mines.

Key Provisions

Risk assessment and safety management plans
Strata control and support systems
Ventilation standards and methane monitoring
Electrical safety in mines
Emergency preparedness and rescue
Health surveillance of mine workers

Applicability

All coal mines in India
Opencast and underground coal mines

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