By : Sangita Mahata , Vishwambhar Nath Sharma

Page No: 289-307

Abstract
Coal mining causes several impacts on the economic, social, and environmental fabric of the mining areas. This paper presents an overview of studies assessing the adverse effects of coal mining on land resources in India and various mitigation measures adapted to control them. The studies reflect that coal mining disrupts the structure of terrain, removes the land cover, reduces biodiversity, destroys the livelihood of the local inhabitants, and degrades the water resources. Rehabilitation and reclamation have been the major concerns of these areas. The studies argue that intensive coal mining activities caused several environmental problems and further environmental management plans are required in these areas.

Authors :
Sangita Mahata
Junior Research Fellow, Department of Geography, Institute of Science, B.H.U., Varanasi

Vishwambhar Nath Sharma
Professor, Department of Geography, Institute of Science, B.H.U. Varanasi.
 

DOI: https://doi.org/10.32381/ATNAGI.2021.41.02.5