Promoting Green Business for OSH Victims

The mining workforce comprises uprooted rural poor, predominantly Dalits and Tribals, who have joined the sector as unskilled manual laborers due to a lack of alternatives. Notably, 48% of the female workforce consists of widows of mine workers who lost their lives to accidents and occupational diseases like silicosis.

The mining sector neglects to invest in skill development for these workers or in advanced technology to ensure their health and safety. Consequently, victims of occupational health and safety (OHS) issues, along with their families, often seek alternative livelihoods.
At MLPC, we are committed to assessing the capacities of these individuals and providing skill development programs. By doing so, we empower them to pursue alternative livelihoods, fostering economic resilience and improving their quality of life.

MLPC is driving transformative change by empowering miners' families to establish green businesses such as goat farming, solar-powered flour mills, timber plantations, mushroom cultivation, honey culturing and vermicompost development. Through comprehensive training and support, these families can adopt sustainable practices, significantly reducing environmental harm and resource depletion.

Our initiative aims to boost the economy by creating green job opportunities and accelerating the growth of the green market. By promoting renewable energy adoption and efficient resource use, we are fostering a transition to sustainability that aligns with global objectives like climate action and sustainable development. This shift not only mitigates environmental impact but also enhances economic resilience and community well-being.