Chhattisgarh's proposed elephant reserve casts shadow on coal mining

As many as seven minor coal deposits were identified in the previous plan of the Lemru Reserve, covering some 450 sq km

The proposed Lemru Elephant Reserve in Chhattisgarh will have a severe impact in coal mining in the mineral-rich state.

As many as seven minor coal deposits were identified in the previous plan of the Lemru Elephant Reserve covering some 450 square kilomters of area. The previous BJP government has been charged with putting the proposal on hold in the interest of coal blocks and mining.

Chief Minister Bhupesh Baghel recently announced a plan to revive the proposal and set up Lemru Elephant Reserve. “The plan is in the initial stage and we are working out the modalities,” a