Rat hole mining is a method of extracting coal from narrow, horizontal seams, prevalent in Meghalaya.
The term rat hole refers to the narrow pits dug into the ground, typically just large enough for one person to descend and extract coal.
The method of mining has faced severe criticism due to hazardous working conditions, environmental damage and numerous accidents.
The National Green Tribunal (NGT) banned the practice in 2014 and retained the ban in 2015.
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