Panel recommends green clearance for Sasan Power’s MP coal block

A high-level panel has recommended environment clearance to Chhatrasal coal mine in Madhya Pradesh alloted to Sasan Power Ltd, but with some conditions. The Expert Appraisal Committee (EAC) of the Environment Ministry after deliberations recommended the project for environment clearance, but with certain conditions, according to an official document.

The riders includes submission of a report on corporate social responsibility (CSR) implementation and resettlement and rehabilitation (RR) done so far, taking requisite clearances from other appropriate agencies and implementation of assurances by the project proponent given during the public hearing.