| Key Aspect | Details |
|---|---|
| Event/Initiative | Launch of RECLAIM Framework by Ministry of Coal |
| Launch Date | July 4, 2025 |
| Full Form | RECLAIM - Repurposing, Engagement, Community, Livelihoods, Assets, Inclusivity, Mine-closure |
| Objective | Ensure inclusive and participatory processes in mine closure and post-closure development. |
| Design | Structured, step-by-step guide with templates, actionable tools, and field-tested methodologies. |
| Focus Areas | Gender Inclusion, Vulnerable Groups, Local Governance (Panchayati Raj Institutions). |
| Significance | Community-led repurposing of mine sites, just transition for coal-dependent communities. |
| Implementation Tools | Pre-designed formats for stakeholder mapping, social impact assessment frameworks, monitoring & evaluation (M&E) mechanisms, institutional support models. |
| Alignment | India's vision of sustainable resource management and socio-economic development. |

