"It has been decided by the Government that all coal (including lignite) mining operations in India shall henceforth be governed as per these modified guidelines listed in the Annexure to this letter, including the preparation of Mine Closure Plans (MCPs)"

Overview of the protocol for the closure of coal mining facilities.

The Colliery Control Order sets out the control measures of collieries and the powers vested.

Regulations regarding the companies and undertakings allowed to do mining of coking and non-coking coal and lignite reserves.

The Renewable Energy Development Strategy in Lao PDR was issued in 2011 and it aims to develop new renewable energy resources which are not yet widely explored in Lao PDR to replace resources that will be exhausted in the future, also known as “non-renewable energy”. The Strategy firstly provides for an Overview of Renewable Energy, secondly it explores Strategy and Policy, thirdly it deals with Implementation Measures. Eventually, three Annexes address the following: Annex 1: Potential of Renewable Energy Resources; Annex 2: Road Map for implementing up to 2025; Annex 3: The role of Line Agencies concern.

The Guidelines for preparation of Mining Plans for Coal/Lignite Blocks are issued for preparation of mining plans for coal/lignite block development by the block holders.

The Guidelines for Preparation of Mine Closure Plan 2009 provides for an overview of the protocol for the closure of coal mining facilities.

The Final Report Pico‐hydropower Innovation and Capacity Building Programme summarises the efforts of LIRE in the First Phase of the Pico‐hydropower Innovation and Capacity Building Programme. The report is split up in two main sections, a narrative report and a financial report.

To enable the Coal Sector in the sustainable, efficient and economical exploitation of its coal resources including reliable assessment, coordinated development of the coalfields and efficient project management, through the participation of Public Sector Undertakings (PSU’s) & the private sector, with the aim of providing the primary energy source in the country’s overall energy matrix while taking a pro‐active role in facilitating the development of clean coal technology and maintaining the coal sector’s competitive advantage in the country’s energy mix.

The Citizen’s/Client’s Charter for Government of India sets out measures to secure availability of coal to meet the demand of various sectors of the economy in an eco-friendly, sustainable and cost effective manner.