RECLAIM Framework under Coal Ministry
Source: PIB
GS II: Government policies and interventions for development in various sectors and issues arising out of their design and implementation
Overview
- News in Brief
- About RECLAIM Framework under Coal Ministry
Why in the News?
Coal Ministry is set to launch RECLAIM – a community engagement and development framework.
News in Brief
- Coal Controller Organisation and the Heartfulness Institute worked together to create RECLAIM.
- It includes a step-by-step plan with useful tools, tested methods, and templates that are specific to India’s rural and mining areas.
- It also makes sure that women and other vulnerable groups are included and that Panchayati Raj institutions work together to give the community ownership.
About RECLAIM Framework under Coal Ministry
- The Coal Controller Organisation, under the Ministry of Coal, in partnership with the Heartfulness Institute, has developed this comprehensive Community Development Framework designed specifically for mine closures.
- Recognising that mine closures significantly impact both landscapes and local livelihoods, this framework is a key step toward ensuring a just and sustainable transition for communities that have developed alongside mining operations over decades.
It seeks to institutionalise trust and active participation from local communities, many of whom have built livelihoods around coal mining for decades.
- The framework, referred to as RECLAIM, serves as a structured guide for inclusive community engagement and development throughout the mine closure and post-closure phases.
- It offers a practical, step-by-step approach to institutionalising community participation in the transition process.
- The framework is supported by a suite of actionable tools, templates, and field-tested methodologies tailored to the Indian context.
- Special emphasis is placed on gender inclusivity, the representation of vulnerable groups, and alignment with Panchayati Raj Institutions, ensuring that the transition is equitable and locally relevant.
- Ultimately, the RECLAIM Framework aspires to facilitate a seamless and resilient transition for mining communities, grounded in trust, ecological restoration, and long-term socio-conomic well-being.
RECLAIM is an acronym
| Step | Description |
|---|---|
| R – Reach Out | Understand the community |
| E – Envision | Dream and define the future |
| C – Co Design | Plan together strategically |
| L – Localise | Adapt to ground realities |
| A – Act | Implement with participation |
| I – Integrate | Ensure sustainability through systems |
| M – Maintain | Sustain through localised leadership |
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