IIT(ISM)-AIFT

Mining employability and livelihoods (MEL)
Centre of excellence (CoE),
Joint initiative of IIT(ISM) Dhanbad and American India Foundation trust (AIFT)

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Our latest research article, “Livelihood Vulnerability Index Assessment of the Informal Coal Mining Workers Using IPCC Frameworks,” has been published in Environmental and Sustainability Indicators (Elsevier).

📘 Read the full article here: https://t.co/YGa8xR6pwG

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🌿 Devnad-Damodar Mahotsav 2025 organized by Yugantar Bharati in association with Damodar Bachao Samiti and MEL-HUB IITISM.

The event was graced by Chief Guest: Shri Santosh kumar Gangwar, Hon'ble Governor of Jharkhand, and Shri Saryu Rai, MLA & Founder of Damodar Bachao Andolan

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🌍 World Environment Day 2025 | Theme: Ending Plastic Pollution 🌱

MEL-HUB, IIT(ISM) Dhanbad and AIF, conducted Plantation drive, distribution of cloth bags and awareness programme to beat plastic pollution and environment protection at Amtal, Dhanbad , Jharkhand.

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Devnad–Damodar Mahotsav 5th June 2025

Guest of Honour: Smt. Shweta Singh Jee, Honourable MLA, Bokaro
Convener: Sri Saryu Roy Jee, President, Damodar Bachao Andolan
Chief Guest: Sri Santosh Kumar Gangwar Jee Honourable Governor, State of Jharkhand

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Devnad–Damodar Mahotsav 5th June 2025

Guest of Honour: Smt. Shweta Singh Jee, Honourable MLA, Bokaro
Convener: Sri Saryu Roy Jee, President, Damodar Bachao Andolan
Chief Guest: Sri Santosh Kumar Gangwar Jee Honourable Governor, State of Jharkhand

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The Struggles of Informal Mining Workers

The harsh realities faced by informal workers, from hazardous working conditions to lack of basic amenities. Our mission is to transform their lives through skill development, and alternative livelihoods. Join us in making a difference

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Join us in our journey to make a positive impact on both the lives of informal mining workers and the health of our planet.
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