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News: The Coal Controller Organisation (CCO) received the SKOCH Gold Award 2026 for its SUVIKALPInitiative on 26 September 2026.

About SUVIKALP Initiative

SUVIKALP Initiative is an in-house Mine Repurposing Tool.
Developed by: It is developed by the Coal Controller Organisation (CCO) under the Ministry of Coal.
Aim: It aims to support scientific mine closure and the sustainable repurposing of post-mining land through structured and data-driven decision-making.
Key Features
- Project Selection: SUVIKALP evaluates and ranks mine repurposing projects using technical, environmental, social and economic criteria to support structured, data-driven decision-making.
- Implementation: The users can use the Post-Mining Repurposing Implementation Strategy Model (PRISM) which explore implementation pathways after selecting a suitable project.
  - PRISM provides project concepts, implementation approaches, case studies, sample Detailed Project Reports (DPRs), tender documents and information on agencies working in similar sectors.
- These initiatives support environmental restoration, livelihood generation, community development and economic diversification, moving beyond regulatory compliance towards productive use of closed mines.

The SKOCH Awards were instituted in 2003 by SKOCH Consultancy Services.
Award: The SKOCH Awards recognize individuals, projects and institutions for their extraordinary contributions to society and their efforts to make India a better nation.
Nature: The awards are conferred by an independent organisation.
Focus: The awards recognize excellence in governance, technology, innovation, digital, financial and social inclusion, and transformational initiatives that deliver public value.