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The Bill proposes to amend and consolidate the law relating to regulation of condition of work and welfare of persons employed in mines and for the matter connected therewith or incidental thereto. The Mines Act, 1952 provide for the health, safety and well-being of persons employed in mines. The Act regulate the working conditions and environment in mines with a view to making work more humane and to provide for measures to prevent accidents and occupational diseases and contain provision of some basic amenities to mine workers. It also prescribes a system of inspection of mines for enforcement of the legislation.