Star Rating of Major Mineral Mines

Q.  Which of the following is/are true regarding Star Rating of mines?

1) It has been started by Ministry of Coal.
2) The main objective of this system is to bring all mines to a minimum standard of Star Rating in the shortest possible time frame to adopt sustainable practices.
- Published on 19 Aug 16

a. Only 1
b. Only 2
c. Both 1 and 2
d. Neither 1 nor 2

ANSWER: Only 2
 
  • The Ministry of Mines, Govt. of India is focusing on Sustainable Development Framework (SDF) for Indian Mining Sector as a guiding principle for Indian mining industry encompassing inclusive growth, without adversely affecting the social, economic and environmental well-being, at present and also in future generation.
  • The Ministry of Mines through Indian Bureau of Mines has developed a template for Scheme of Star Rating of Mines.
  • The main objective of this system is to bring all mines to a minimum standard of Star Rating in the shortest possible time frame to adopt sustainable practices.
  • A two layered system providing self-evaluation templates to be filled in by the mine operator followed by validation through Indian Bureau of Mines.
  • Based on the performance of the mining leases, a one to five star rating would be given to the mines. The Star Rating will be done initially for mines of major minerals.
  • The positive impact of getting higher Star Rating will drive miners to quickly adopt sustainable mining practices.
  • The Star Rating is being considered to be included as statutory provision in the MCDR for time-bound achieving of minimum 4star.

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