SUVIKALP: Digital Tool for Mine Repurposing Launched
Ministry of Coal · Governance · Posted 03 NOV 2026 1:30PM
What happened
The Coal Controller Organisation under the Ministry of Coal has developed the SUVIKALP digital platform to transform closed and abandoned mines into productive assets through scientific, transparent, and participatory decision-making.
Why it matters for UPSC
This initiative is significant for UPSC as it illustrates the governance of natural resources, environmental restoration, and sustainable development following industrial activities.
Key objectives
- Develops a digital decision-support platform (SUVIKALP) aligned with the Mining Plan Guidelines for Coal and Lignite Mine, 2025, to identify post-mining land-use opportunities.
- Employs a Multi-Criteria Decision-Making (MCDM) methodology using TOPSIS for objective evaluation and ranking of repurposing options.
- Integrates the RECLAIM framework for community engagement and the PRISM model for implementation strategies.