Protests Threaten Expansion Plans of Gevra Coal Mine in Chhattisgarh, India

Protests Threaten Expansion Plans of Gevra Coal Mine in Chhattisgarh, India.

Protests have erupted against the expansion plans for the Gevra coal mine in the eastern province of Chhattisgarh, posing challenges to Coal India Ltd’s ambitions to increase its annual capacity to 70 million tons.

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The proposed expansion would establish Gevra as the world’s largest coal mining operation.

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Such hearings provide a platform for residents to voice their opinions and grievances.

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