Ministry of Coal has launched RECLAIM – a community engagement and development framework. It is comprehensive Community Development Framework designed specifically for mine closures.
About RECLAIM Framework
- Developed by: Coal Controller Organisation, under the Ministry of Coal, in partnership with the Heartfulness Institute
- It is a key step toward ensuring a just and sustainable transition for communities that have developed alongside mining operations over decades.
- It serves as a structured guide for inclusive community engagement and development throughout the mine closure and post-closure phases.
- It offers a practical, step-by-step approach to institutionalizing community participation in the transition process.
- It is supported by a suite of actionable tools, templates, and field-tested methodologies tailored to the Indian context.
- It places special emphasis on gender inclusivity, the representation of vulnerable groups, and alignment with Panchayati Raj Institutions, ensuring that the transition is equitable and locally relevant.
- It aspires to facilitate a seamless and resilient transition for mining communities—grounded in trust, ecological restoration, and long-term socio- economic well-being.