| 1 |
World first coal mine |
00-00-1575 |
World first coal mine was opened in Scotland. |
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| 2 |
India first Coal Mine |
00-00-1774 |
India first coal mine eastablished by East India Company in Raniganj Coalfield. |
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| 3 |
First Mines Act enacted |
00-00-1901 |
The first Mines Act was passed, leading to improved mining safety regulations. |
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| 4 |
First Underground coal mine |
04-05-1907 |
The first underground coal mine was established at Raniganj Coalfield, West Bengal. |
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| 5 |
First Mines & Minerals (Regulation & Development) Act |
08-09-1948 |
The Mines and Minerals (Regulation and Development) Act was enacted to regulate mining activities. |
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| 6 |
Health and Safety in mines added in Mines Act |
00-00-1952 |
After 1901 Mines Act, 1952 enacted with provisions of health & safety in mines. |
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| 7 |
Ore dressing laboratory set up in Delhi |
00-00-1955 |
An ore dressing laboratory was set up in Delhi to support mineral exploration and processing. |
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| 8 |
Coal india Ltd. foundation |
00-00-1975 |
Coal India Limited was formed to improve organizational and operational efficiency in the coal sector. |
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| 9 |
First National Mineral Policy |
00-00-1993 |
The National Mineral Policy aimed to liberalize the mining sector and encourage private investment. |
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| 10 |
Offshore Areas Mineral (Development & Regulation) Act enacted |
00-00-2002 |
The Offshore Areas Mineral (Development & Regulation) Act enacted to regulate offshore mineral resource development. |
N/A |
