Coal India, NLC India, and SCCL Lead Sustainable Mine Water Usage

Coal and lignite PSUs, including Coal India Limited (CIL), NLC India Limited (NLCIL), and Singareni Collieries Company Limited (SCCL), are leading initiatives to repurpose mine water for societal benefits.

CIL supplies treated mine water to 878 villages, aiding 11.74 lakh residents. In FY 2024-25, it utilized 1,111.32 Lakh Cubic Meters (LCM) for irrigating 7,271 acres of land. Additionally, CIL subsidiaries develop water bodies for fish farming and collaborate with the Jharkhand State Government under a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to facilitate community mine water use. Another MoU with Maharashtra’s Western Coalfields Limited ensures surplus mine water serves industrial requirements.

NLCIL, leveraging water from its Neyveli lignite mines, utilised 601.20 LCM for power generation in FY 2024-25. The company also supplied 140 LCM as drinking water to 9.55 lakh residents and 381 LCM for irrigating 25,000 acres of land. Collaborations with Tamil Nadu’s Chennai Metro Water Supply & Sewerage Board and Tamil Nadu Water Supply and Drainage Board enable effective distribution of treated mine water for drinking purposes.

SCCL’s Efforts in Telangana

SCCL focuses on sustainable mine water utilisation in Telangana, with 357 LCM allocated for industrial purposes in FY 2024-25. Domestic water supply amounted to 20.85 LCM, benefiting nearby villages, while 662.50 LCM supported irrigation activities. SCCL stores surplus mine water in agricultural tanks for additional irrigation needs, while water from abandoned mines is repurposed for domestic and agricultural use in surrounding communities.

Through these initiatives, coal and lignite PSUs are enhancing water resource management, contributing to agricultural productivity, and supporting local communities with drinking and irrigation solutions. These sustainable practices underscore their commitment to environmental stewardship and community development.

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