Question: When did the Minister of State (Independent charge) for Mines, Power, Coal and New & Renewable Energy Piyush Goyal, launched Web Portal for Star Rating of Major Mineral Mines?
(a) 11 August 2016
(b) 18 August 2016
(c) 29 August 2016
(d) 14 August 2016
Ans: (b)
Related facts:
- On 18th August, 2016; Web Portal for Star Rating of Major Mineral Mines launched by the Minister of State (Independent charge) for Mines, Power, Coal and New & Renewable Energy, Piyush Goyal.
- This web enabled online system for evaluation of measures has been developed with the help of National Institute of Smart Governance (NISG), Hyderabad.
- The main objective of this system is to bring all mines to a minimum standard of Star Rating in the shortest possible time frame to adopt sustainable practices.
- The star rating will be based on the following parameters:
- Scientific and systematic mining to mitigate environmental impact.
- Addressing social impacts of resettlement and rehabilitation of mining affected people.
- Local community engagements and welfare programmes for socio-economic development of local community.
- Progressive and final mine closure to ensure for restoration of mined out land in better conditions then original.
- Adoption of international standards for mining operations and reporting.
- The main advantages of the Star Rating of Mines will be:
- Comprehensive mitigation of environmental impacts on land, air and water by mining activities.
- Reduced delays in obtaining various clearances (environmental, forest, mining plan, etc.) for mines. Self-certification to be allowed for the approvals for scheme of mining.
- Encourage adoption of highest standards and sharing and good practices.
Reference:
http://pib.nic.in/newsite/PrintRelease.aspx?relid=149017
http://www.odishanewsinsight.com/india-news/piyush-goyal-launches-web-portal-for-star-rating-of-major-mineral-mines/
http://economictimes.indiatimes.com/industry/indl-goods/svs/metals-mining/govt-unveils-portal-for-star-rating-of-mines/articleshow/53761632.cms