(a): whether the Government propose to formulate a scheme
to inspect the old coal mines and to suspend the
operation where updated mine plans are not available
keeping in view the recent mine mishap in Dhanbad;
(b): if so, the details thereof;
(c): whether the Government propose to close down the
three collieries of Dhanbad and other risky mines of CIL
and its subsidiaries; and
(d): if so, the details thereof?
THE MINISTER OF STATE FOR COALSHRI SYED SHAHNAWAZ HUSSAIN
(a) & (b): In view of the disaster at Bagdigi Colliery of
BCCL, all subsidiary coal companies of Coal India Limited
have been directed to get existing mines inspected and
mine plans checked for any danger of inundation.
(c) & (d):The work of inspection of the mines and
checking of mine plans for danger of inundation is in
progress. Preventive steps shall be taken wherever
required.