Biotech Approach for Reclaiming Mined Lands

Introduction

Reclamation and restoration of mined lands/waste lands.The fertility and productivity of degraded mined lands / waste lands can be restored fast through an integrated biotechnological approach which includes application of selected biofertilisers, organic manure and planting multipurpose silvae. This approach ensures establishment of microflora and biogeochemical cycles within a short span, which otherwise takes centuries. It also provides forest produce for cottage industry and employment to contiguous population.

Raw Materials:

Biofertilisers, plant saplings, organic waste, land for nursery development.

Status Of Commercialization :

Commercialised.

Techno Economics:

1 ha land. Indicative investment : Rs. 1.5 lakh.

Technology Package:

No specific requirement.

For further information please contact :

Director
National Environmental Engineering Research Institute.
Nehru Marg
Nagpur
Maharashtra(INDIA) 440020
Tel: 712 223893
Fax: 712 222725
E-mail: root@csneeri.ren.nic.in