In Short : Coal exploration and production targets can vary widely based on factors such as national energy policies, market demand, geological conditions, and environmental considerations. Setting specific targets involves a combination of economic, environmental, and energy security considerations. In Detail : The Government of India under the Central Sector Scheme, carry out exploration of […]
Measures to Promote Clean Coal Technology – EQ
In Short : Clean coal technology refers to a collection of technologies being developed to mitigate the environmental impact of coal energy generation. While no method makes coal completely “clean,” various measures can significantly reduce its environmental footprint. In Detail : The Government has taken the following steps to promote the use of clean coal […]
Coal Secretary Amrit Lal Meena visits Coal India Ltd pavilion at IITF 2023 – EQ
In Short : India International Trade Fair, is a great platform for showcasing innovative ideas and technologies. In Detail : Shri Amrit Lal Meena, Secretary, Ministry of Coal, visited the exhibition arena of Coal India Limited at the ongoing two-week-long India International Trade Fair (IIFT) 2023 at Pragati Maidan, New Delhi. He was accompanied by […]
Financial Outlay likely to be announced soon to Strengthen Sustainable Coal mining & Green Coal Technology: Union Minister Pralhad Joshi – EQ
Urges Coal Sector to ensure Scientific Closure of Abandoned mines ensuring people’s Aspirations Ministry of Coal Organizes National Workshop on “Global Experience Sharing on Just Transition” Union Minister of Coal, Mines and Parliamentary Affairs, Shri Pralhad Joshi said that to further strengthen sustainable coal mining in India and to focus on green coal technology, a […]
Achieving 16% Increase, Overall Coal Production Touches 67.21 Million Tonne in September, 2023 – EQ
Coal India Ltd Production Goes up to 51.44 Million Tonne With 11% Increase, Cumulative Coal Dispatch up to September stands at 462.32 million tonne The Ministry of Coal has achieved a substantial surge in overall coal production during the month of September 2023, attaining 67.21million tonne (MT), production, surpassing the figures of 58.04 MT of […]
Coal PSUs conduct recruitment drive in Mission Mode – EQ
CIL registers impressive growth of over 83% in appointments In a significant step forward towards fulfilling the continuous commitment of Prime Minister to providing job opportunities for the youth and ensuring the welfare of citizens, Coal India Limited and NLCIL, under the aegis of the Ministry of Coal, have successfully pursued a recruitment drive in […]
Ministry of Coal takes the lead as the top procurer on the Government e-Marketplace (GeM) – EQ
Procurement through GeM reaches over Rs. 23,798 Cr in the current Financial Year Ministry of coal is ensuring complete transparency, timely decision making and faster planning to achieve ambitious goal of coal production of above 1 billion tonne this year. In the current financial year, the procurement through GeM has already reached an impressive Rs. […]
Ministry of Coal reaffirms Adequate Availability of Coal for Thermal Power Plants – EQ
Coal Dispatch to Power Sector records growth of 5.80% to 324.50 MT during current Fiscal Coal Stock touches 86 MT up by 25.08% as on 31st August 53.13% decline in the import of thermal Coal The Ministry of Coal reaffirms adequate availability of coal for meeting the increasing energy demand in the country. The efficient […]
Four Rounds of Rationalization of Coal Linkages Covering 73 Thermal Power Plants Result in Rationalizing 92.16 MT of Coal with Annual Potential Saving of around Rs. 6420 Crore – EQ
Ministry of Coal has initiated a policy initiative called rationalization of Coal Linkages to reduce the distance in transportation of coal from Coal Mines to consumers, thereby decreasing transportation costs and increasing efficiency in coal-based power generation. Coal linkage rationalization in power sector has resulted in decrease in transportation cost from the mines to the […]
Coal Production Records an increase of 12.85% in August 2023, reaching 67.65 MT – EQ
Cumulative Coal Production up to August touches 349.01 MT in FY’ 23-24 Coal dispatch in the Month goes up by 14.83% to 74.45 MT The Ministry of Coal has achieved a substantial surge in overall Coal Production during the month of August 2023, reaching 67.65 Million Tonne (MT), surpassing the figures of 59.95 MT of […]