Coal
India prepared for any unprecedented surge in coal demand, says govt
March 11, 2026
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
February 1, 2026
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
January 31, 2026
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
December 27, 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
December 2, 2025
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
October 28, 2025
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
September 22, 2025
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
August 18, 2025
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
August 7, 2025
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
July 28, 2025
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
July 2, 2025
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
June 18, 2025
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
May 7, 2025
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
May 2, 2025
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
April 17, 2025
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
April 9, 2025
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
March 20, 2025
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
March 11, 2025
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
February 3, 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
November 27, 2024
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
November 8, 2024
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
October 7, 2024
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
September 26, 2024
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
September 26, 2024
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
August 22, 2024
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…