MoC Unveils ‘AAROH’: India’s First Comprehensive Report on Scientific Mine Closure

Exam-focused facts from the 26 July 2026 current affairs briefing.

Key facts

The Ministry of Coal released the 'AAROH: Annual Report on Mine Closure' on July 23, 2026.
The report documents the scientific closure of 42 coal mines, highlighting ecological restoration and sustainable post-mining land use.
Each mine profile in AAROH includes before-and-after visual documentation and QR code-enabled documentary videos.
The report highlights the RECLAIM Framework, which promotes scientific assessment, stakeholder participation, and sustainable land reuse.
Coal Minister G Kishan Reddy stated that mine closure is now seen as the beginning of new opportunities under the leadership of Prime Minister Narendra Modi.