Project will contribute to the Socio-Economic-Environmental advancement of the State In a major development in PM GatiShakti Rail Corridor Projects in Chhattisgarh, Rupee Term Loan documents were executed between the Central Bank of India under sole banking and the promoters, i.e., South Eastern Coalfields Ltd (SECL), Ircon International Limited (IRCON), CSIDC and CERL, here today, […]
Pelma to become SECL’s first opencast mine to produce coal under MDO mode – EQ Mag
Over 219 million tonnes of coal to be extracted from the mine during a period of 20 years SECL’s Pelma mine will become the first opencast mine in Chhattisgarh under MDO (Mine Developer and Operator) mode. South Eastern Coalfields Limited (SECL) has signed an agreement with Pelma Collieries to operate Pelma opencast mine located in […]
Ministry of Coal adopts sustained reclamation and afforestation to minimise the footprints of coal mining – EQ Mag
Coal/Lignite PSUs achieve Milestone of plantation of 217 lakh saplings on more than 10,000 Ha Land in various Coalfields During Last Five Years Towards the commitment of environmental sustainability, Coal/Lignite PSUs under the Ministry of Coal have embarked on a concerted mission to achieve extensive afforestation goals. Coal/Lignite PSUs are making persistent efforts to minimise […]
Initiative to Promote Rail-Sea-Rail Transportation for Efficient Movement of Domestic Coal – EQ Mag
RSR-an Alternative Mode of Coal Evacuation aims to Ensure a Seamless and Uninterrupted Power Supply RSR Reduces Costs for End Users and is Eco-Friendly The Ministry of Coal has taken an initiative to promote Rail-Sea-Rail which aims to integrate Rail-Sea-Rail (RSR) transportation for the efficient movement of domestic coal. This multimodal transportation system allows for […]
Fifteen Eco-Parks Constructed in five years by Coal/Lignite PSUs ; 19 more to come up in different States – EQ Mag
Coal/Lignite PSUs have established 15 Eco-parks during the last 5 years. No fund has been allocated by the Government for Eco-parks. Expenditure on establishment, maintenance and upkeep of Eco-parks are funded by respective Coal/Lignite PSUs. The State-wise and year-wise details of Eco-parks, including the details of completion time, initial amount of fund allocated by Coal/Lignite […]
Measures to Increase Coal Production & Reduce non-essential Imports – EQ Mag
Up to July 2023 Domestic Coal Production increases by 9.2% As per the existing import policy, coal is kept under Open General License (OGL) and consumers are free to import coal from the source of their choice as per their contractual agreement on payment of applicable duty. Most of the requirement of coal in the […]
NLCIL Thermal Units and Mines Complying to Environmental Stipulations – EQ Mag
Quality of Treated Effluent being Monitored Regularly Necessary Measures Being Taken to Control the Fugitive Dust Emissions All the Effluent, Environmental and Water Parameters Are Within the Permissible Limits NLCIL Thermal Units and Mines are certified for Environmental Management System ISO:14001, complying to the environmental stipulations. NLCIL is equipped with the required Effluent Treatment Plants […]
Greening Efforts by Coal/Lignite PSUs during FY 2023-24 – EQ Mag
More than 50 lakh saplings to be planted in 2400 Ha Special Focus by Coal Ministry for Adoption of Accredited Compensatory Afforestation Coal/Lignite PSUs under the Ministry of Coal have not only enhanced their production level over the years to meet the rising energy demand of the country, but have also shown matching sensitivity and […]
Coal Ministry completes 7th Tranche of Coal Block Auctions Successfully – EQ Mag
Six Coal Mines of four States Auctioned Combined Geological Reserves comes to 2105.74 Million Tonne 92 Coal Mines successfully auctioned so far under Commercial Auction Rs. 34,185 crore Annual Revenue, Rs. 34,486 crore Investment and approximately 3,10,818 Employment Opportunities expected The Ministry of Coal has successfully completed the auction of coal mines for Commercial Mining […]
Ministry of Coal Transfers Rs 704 crores Upfront Amount received from Coal Mine Auctions to State Governments – EQ Mag
Chhattisgarh, Jharkhand, Madhya Pradesh, Maharashtra, Odisha and West Bengal Benefitted Next three Instalments to be given directly to States by Bidders The Ministry of Coal has transferred Rs. 704 crores upfront amount received from auction of coal mines to six coal bearing States – Chhattisgarh, Jharkhand, Madhya Pradesh, Maharashtra, Odisha and West Bengal. This financial […]