The region is a "sweet spot" for Coal Bed Methane (CBM), offering a cleaner gas alternative.
Spontaneous combustion in old, abandoned mines is a recurring problem. These fires release toxic gases and make certain areas uninhabitable. 3. Illegal Mining raniganj coal mines
Raniganj Coalfield , established in 1774, is the . Primarily located in the Paschim Bardhaman district of West Bengal , it also extends into Jharkhand and is the second-largest coalfield in the country by reserves. Historical Significance The region is a "sweet spot" for Coal