SUVIKALP Mine Repurposing Initiative

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The Coal Controller Organisation (CCO) received the SKOCH Gold Award 2026 for the SUVIKALP Mine Repurposing Tool.
The Ministry of Coal developed SUVIKALP to convert closed coal mines into productive assets through scientific closure and environmental restoration.
The initiative conducted 12 thematic webinars under the SUVIKALP Samvaad Webinar Series to promote knowledge-sharing.
It integrates frameworks like RECLAIM and L.I.V.E.S. to support alternative livelihoods and sustainable regional development.

The Coal Controller Organisation (CCO) won the SKOCH Gold Award 2026 for its SUVIKALP Mine Repurposing Tool.
This award honors its success in data-driven decisions and sustainable reuse of closed coal mines.

SUVIKALP is a homegrown and data-driven tool built to find and rank sustainable alternative uses for closed and abandoned coal mines.
The Coal Controller Organisation (CCO) under the Ministry of Coal, Government of India created this initiative.
The main aim is to turn closed coal mines into productive assets through scientific closure, environment healing, job creation, and sustainable local growth.

The tool checks and ranks mine reuse projects using technical, environmental, social, and economic points, which helps leaders make clear and fair choices.
The Post-Mining Repurposing Implementation Strategy Model (PRISM) gives project ideas, real examples, sample detailed project reports, tender files, and details on working agencies.
The SUVIKALP Samvaad Webinar Series hosted 12 thematic webinars with coal firms, officials, experts, and schools to share knowledge and build skills.
The complete mine transition framework includes the RECLAIM and L.I.V.E.S. frameworks, public involvement, tourism, new jobs, funding options, and creative reuse of empty mine spaces.

It pushes for scientific mine closing and productive land use, which cuts down environmental harm and helps manage post-mining lands well.
It supports new ways to earn a living, local growth, and economic chances in coal-dependent areas, going beyond simple rule-following to reach true sustainable growth.