Coal Ministry to Recognize Excellence in Coal and Lignite Mining at Star Rating Awards in Raipur on November 2
Distilled Policy Brief
- The Ministry of Coal recognizes exemplary achievements in the coal and lignite mining sector through Star Rating Awards evaluating operational efficiency, environmental sustainability, occupational health, and safety.
- The Star Rating Policy for coal mines offers a systematic framework assessing parameters such as technology adoption, environmental management, rehabilitation and resettlement, and local community welfare.
- Ratings ranging from five-star down to no star are awarded following assessment and verification by reviewers appointed by the Coal Controller Organization.
🎯 Prelims High-Yield Examination Points
Star Rating Policy for coal and lignite mines and verification role of Coal Controller Organization.
⚖️ Mains Analytical & Syllabus Linkages
Role of performance-based assessment frameworks in driving sustainable, transparent, and safer mining practices.
🎯 UPSC Prelims Practice Drill
With reference to the Star Rating Policy for coal and lignite mines in India, consider the following statements: 1. It evaluates mine performance across multiple parameters, including technology adoption, environmental management, and local community welfare. 2. Assessment and verification of mine performance under the policy are conducted by reviewers appointed by the Coal Controller Organization. 3. The rating framework mandates that every evaluated mine receives a minimum rating of one-star up to a maximum of five-stars. Which of the statements given above are correct?
- [A] 1 and 2 only
- [B] 2 and 3 only
- [C] 1 and 3 only
- [D] 1, 2 and 3
▶ Reveal Official Answer & Analytical Explanation
Statements 1 and 2 are correct: The policy evaluates mines on parameters like technology adoption, environmental management, R&R, and community welfare, with assessments carried out by reviewers appointed by the Coal Controller Organization. Statement 3 is incorrect because ratings awarded under the framework range from five-star down to 'no star', meaning mines can receive no stars if standards are not met.
🏛️ Historical Twin PYQ Anchor (2021)
Consider the following statements regarding the "National Clean Air Programme (NCAP)": 1. It is implemented by the Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change. 2. Central Pollution Control Board acts as the sole regulatory executive body.