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India prepared for any unprecedented surge in coal demand, says govt

India prepared for any unprecedented surge in coal demand, says govt

India has built up substantial coal reserves and remains fully prepared to meet any unprecedented surge in demand, as coal…
Union Budget 26: Big push for coal gasification, exploration and energy security

Union Budget 26: Big push for coal gasification, exploration and energy security

India’s coal sector is entering 2026–27 with an identity that is both familiar and fundamentally changing. Long viewed as the…
ES26: Coal sector powers growth in FY26, while anchoring energy security

ES26: Coal sector powers growth in FY26, while anchoring energy security

India’s coal sector delivered a strong and strategically significant performance during the year, reaffirming its central role in India’s energy…
Govt simplifies coal mine approvals through Colliery Control (Amendment) Rules, 2025

Govt simplifies coal mine approvals through Colliery Control (Amendment) Rules, 2025

In a major step towards improving ease of doing business and making the coal sector more business-friendly, the Government of…
Ministry of Coal unveils simplified approval mechanism to speed up exploration work

Ministry of Coal unveils simplified approval mechanism to speed up exploration work

In a major reform aimed at accelerating India’s coal and lignite exploration activities, the Ministry of Coal has introduced a…
Coal Ministry to launch ‘Koyla Shakti’, smart coal analytics dashboard

Coal Ministry to launch ‘Koyla Shakti’, smart coal analytics dashboard

In a major stride toward digital transformation and data-driven governance, the Ministry of Coal is set to launch “Koyla Shakti”,…
GST reforms in coal sector: A major step towards Aatmanirbhar Bharat

GST reforms in coal sector: A major step towards Aatmanirbhar Bharat

In a landmark move that promises to reshape India’s coal sector, the Goods and Services Tax (GST) Council, at its…
First mile connectivity projects to revolutionise coal transportation by 2030

First mile connectivity projects to revolutionise coal transportation by 2030

The Ministry of Coal is advancing an ambitious plan to modernise coal evacuation through the implementation of First Mile Connectivity…
India repurposes closed coal mines into tourist attractions and community hubs

India repurposes closed coal mines into tourist attractions and community hubs

In a bid to emulate successful global models and foster sustainable development, India is transforming several closed coal mines into…
India’s coal production crosses 1 billion tonnes in FY 2024-25

India’s coal production crosses 1 billion tonnes in FY 2024-25

India has achieved a significant milestone in its energy sector with coal production crossing the 1 billion tonnes (BT) mark…
Coal Ministry to launch RECLAIM; a community centric framework for mine closure

Coal Ministry to launch RECLAIM; a community centric framework for mine closure

In a landmark move towards sustainable mining practices and community centred development, the Ministry of Coal is set to officially…
Ministry of Coal allocates 200th coal block, marks major milestone in sectoral reforms

Ministry of Coal allocates 200th coal block, marks major milestone in sectoral reforms

In a landmark development for India’s coal sector, the Ministry of Coal has officially reached the allocation of its 200th…
Cabinet approves revised SHAKTI policy to streamline coal allocation to power sector

Cabinet approves revised SHAKTI policy to streamline coal allocation to power sector

The Cabinet Committee on Economic Affairs (CCEA) chaired by Prime Minister Narendra Modi has approved the Revised SHAKTI (Scheme for…
Coal production & dispatch in April 2025 shows robust growth

Coal production & dispatch in April 2025 shows robust growth

India’s coal sector kicked off the financial year 2025–26 on a strong note, with coal production from captive and commercial…
Coal ministry revises CIMS registration fee for enhanced ease of doing business

Coal ministry revises CIMS registration fee for enhanced ease of doing business

In a significant move aimed at enhancing transparency and promoting ease of doing business, the Ministry of Coal has rationalised…
Ministry of Coal signs agreements for two more commercial coal mines

Ministry of Coal signs agreements for two more commercial coal mines

In a significant step toward strengthening India’s energy security and fostering economic growth, the Ministry of Coal has signed Coal…
BCCL achieves milestone with monetisation of Dugda Coal Washery

BCCL achieves milestone with monetisation of Dugda Coal Washery

Bharat Coking Coal Limited (BCCL), a subsidiary of Coal India Limited (CIL), has reached a significant milestone with the successful…
Coal imports drop by 8.4% in April-December 2024, saving $5.43 billion

Coal imports drop by 8.4% in April-December 2024, saving $5.43 billion

India’s coal imports witnessed a significant decline of 8.4% during the April-December 2024 period, amounting to 183.42 million tonnes (MT)…
Coal sector records steady growth; Production up by 5.88% in January 2025

Coal sector records steady growth; Production up by 5.88% in January 2025

India’s coal sector continues to demonstrate resilience and growth, with both coal production and dispatch seeing significant increases during the…
Nine coal mines successfully auctioned in 10th round of commercial mining

Nine coal mines successfully auctioned in 10th round of commercial mining

The Ministry of Coal has successfully concluded the 10th round of coal mine auctions for commercial mining, which was launched…
Ministry of Coal launches new mine opening permission module to enhance efficiency

Ministry of Coal launches new mine opening permission module to enhance efficiency

The Ministry of Coal has taken a significant leap towards streamlining and accelerating the process for coal mine approvals with…
MoS Coal lays foundation stone of CCL’s Karo & Konar coal handling plants

MoS Coal lays foundation stone of CCL’s Karo & Konar coal handling plants

Union Minister of State for Coal and Mines, Satish Chandra Dubey, laid the foundation stone for two major coal handling…
BCCL’s strategic initiatives boost domestic coking coal consumption

BCCL’s strategic initiatives boost domestic coking coal consumption

Bharat Coking Coal Limited (BCCL), a subsidiary of Coal India Limited (CIL) and the nation’s largest producer of coking coal,…
India’s coal imports increase amid surge in coal based power generation

India’s coal imports increase amid surge in coal based power generation

India, home to the world’s fifth-largest coal reserves, and the second-largest consumer of coal, continues to rely on imports to…
Special SSRC meeting focuses on R&D advancements in coal sector

Special SSRC meeting focuses on R&D advancements in coal sector

A significant meeting of the Standing Scientific Research Committee (SSRC) took place on August 21, 2024, under the chairmanship of…
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