Coal Ministry Simplifies Disposal of Washery Rejects
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Coal Ministry Simplifies Disposal of Washery Rejects

The Ministry of Coal has recently simplified the process for disposal of coal washery rejects to enhance ease of doing business and ensure faster utilisation, while maintaining environmental safeguards. The move aligns with the government’s Atmanirbhar Bharat vision and ongoing reform agenda in the coal sector.

Under the existing policy issued on 27 May 2021, washery rejects were disposed of through a three-tier priority system. The first priority allows their use for energy extraction, in line with Solid Waste Management Rules, 2016, applicable to waste with calorific value above 1,500 kcal per kg. The second priority covers use as a substitute for construction material, land reclamation, brick making or other productive applications. Disposal in mine voids or low-lying areas was permitted only as a last option, subject to environmental norms.

Earlier, prior approval from the Coal Controller Organisation (CCO) was mandatory for disposal under all three options, leading to procedural delays. The government has now removed the requirement of prior CCO permission for disposal under the first two options. Approval from CCO will continue to be required for disposal in mine voids or low-lying areas, given the closer regulatory oversight involved.

The CCO will retain powers to inspect washeries, verify records and draw samples to check gross calorific value. The revised framework is expected to speed up disposal, encourage productive use of washery rejects and reduce operational delays, while supporting domestic resource optimisation and long-term energy security.

The Ministry of Coal has recently simplified the process for disposal of coal washery rejects to enhance ease of doing business and ensure faster utilisation, while maintaining environmental safeguards. The move aligns with the government’s Atmanirbhar Bharat vision and ongoing reform agenda in the coal sector. Under the existing policy issued on 27 May 2021, washery rejects were disposed of through a three-tier priority system. The first priority allows their use for energy extraction, in line with Solid Waste Management Rules, 2016, applicable to waste with calorific value above 1,500 kcal per kg. The second priority covers use as a substitute for construction material, land reclamation, brick making or other productive applications. Disposal in mine voids or low-lying areas was permitted only as a last option, subject to environmental norms. Earlier, prior approval from the Coal Controller Organisation (CCO) was mandatory for disposal under all three options, leading to procedural delays. The government has now removed the requirement of prior CCO permission for disposal under the first two options. Approval from CCO will continue to be required for disposal in mine voids or low-lying areas, given the closer regulatory oversight involved. The CCO will retain powers to inspect washeries, verify records and draw samples to check gross calorific value. The revised framework is expected to speed up disposal, encourage productive use of washery rejects and reduce operational delays, while supporting domestic resource optimisation and long-term energy security.

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