Ministry of Coal
Coal Ministry’s Jamuna open cast project sets benchmark in sustainable mining practices
Sustainability
December 4, 2023
Coal Ministry’s Jamuna open cast project sets benchmark in sustainable mining practices
In a groundbreaking move towards sustainable environmental practices, the Ministry of Coal has successfully executed a comprehensive reclamation and afforestation…
Coal Ministry unveils plan to boost coal production & meet growing energy demands
Coal
November 14, 2023
Coal Ministry unveils plan to boost coal production & meet growing energy demands
In a bid to address the burgeoning energy needs of the nation, the Ministry of Coal has unveiled an ambitious…
India’s coal production soars, fuelling energy self-sufficiency
Coal
November 3, 2023
India’s coal production soars, fuelling energy self-sufficiency
In a remarkable show of resilience and growth, the Ministry of Coal has announced a significant surge in coal production…
NLC secures 810 MW grid connected solar PV power project in Rajasthan
Renewable Energy
October 9, 2023
NLC secures 810 MW grid connected solar PV power project in Rajasthan
NLC India Limited, a Navratna Central Public Sector Undertaking (CPSE) under the Ministry of Coal has won 810 MW Solar…
Coal production surges 16%, reaches 67.21 MT in September 2023
Coal
October 3, 2023
Coal production surges 16%, reaches 67.21 MT in September 2023
In a remarkable achievement, the Ministry of Coal has reported a substantial surge in coal production, reaching 67.21 million tonnes…
NLC signs Power Purchase Agreement with GRIDCO for 800MW
Power
September 29, 2023
NLC signs Power Purchase Agreement with GRIDCO for 800MW
NLC India Limited (NLCIL) under the Ministry of Coal and GRIDCO Limited signed a Power Purchase Agreement (PPA) in GRIDCO…
Coal Ministry’s rationalisation of coal linkages results in massive savings
Coal
September 1, 2023
Coal Ministry’s rationalisation of coal linkages results in massive savings
In a groundbreaking initiative, the Ministry of Coal has successfully undertaken four rounds of rationalization of coal linkages, significantly enhancing…
Government’s efforts boost availability of domestic coking coal
Coal
August 29, 2023
Government’s efforts boost availability of domestic coking coal
In a landmark achievement, the collaborative efforts between the Ministry of Steel and the Ministry of Coal have yielded significant…
Coal Ministry achieves record growth in coal stock, production & dispatch
Coal
August 25, 2023
Coal Ministry achieves record growth in coal stock, production & dispatch
In a resounding testament to its commitment towards achieving the vision of an ‘Aatmanirbhar Bharat’ and ensuring energy security, the…
Ghatampur thermal power plant to boost power generation in UP & Assam
Power
August 2, 2023
Ghatampur thermal power plant to boost power generation in UP & Assam
In a significant move towards diversifying the coal sector, the Ministry of Coal has been encouraging coal subsidiaries to venture…
Government initiatives lead to significant increase in domestic coal production
Coal
August 2, 2023
Government initiatives lead to significant increase in domestic coal production
In a major stride towards enhancing domestic coal production and reducing coal imports, the Government of India has implemented several…
Coal washeries capacity needs to be enhanced to reduce coal import
Coal
July 31, 2023
Coal washeries capacity needs to be enhanced to reduce coal import
The Indian National Committee World Mining Congress under the patronage of the Ministry of Coal organized a national seminar on…
Ministry of Coal extends registration date for star rating of coal mines
Coal
July 19, 2023
Ministry of Coal extends registration date for star rating of coal mines
In a move to encourage increased participation and ensure comprehensive self-evaluation, the Ministry of Coal has announced an extension of…
22 companies submit bids for commercial coal mining auction
Coal
June 28, 2023
22 companies submit bids for commercial coal mining auction
In a significant development, the Ministry of Coal’s auction process for the sale of coal mines has witnessed a robust…
Star rating registration process begins for coal and lignite mines
Mining
June 21, 2023
Star rating registration process begins for coal and lignite mines
The Ministry of Coal has announced the beginning of the Star Rating Registration procedure for the fiscal year 2022–23 in…
The Ministry of Coal achieves a record increase in coal stockpiles
Coal
June 15, 2023
The Ministry of Coal achieves a record increase in coal stockpiles
In accordance with the vision of ‘Aatmanirbhar Bharat,’ the Ministry of Coal has made great achievements towards ensuring the nation’s…
Coal Ministry issues vesting orders for 22 coal mines
Coal
June 8, 2023
Coal Ministry issues vesting orders for 22 coal mines
The Nominated Authority under the Ministry of Coal announced the issuance of Vesting Orders for 22 coal mines to successful…
Coal India hikes non-coking prices by 8%
Coal
May 31, 2023
Coal India hikes non-coking prices by 8%
Coal India Ltd (CIL) said it has increased prices of non-coking coal by 8%. The prices will come into effect…
CMPDIL invents new Dust Control Technology
Sustainability
January 12, 2023
CMPDIL invents new Dust Control Technology
In order to minimize and control the fugitive dust in mining areas, Central Mine Planning and Design Institute Limited (CMPDIL),…
Efforts on to engage reputed mining developers cum operators in coal mines
Mining
January 10, 2023
Efforts on to engage reputed mining developers cum operators in coal mines
Ministry of Coal intent to engage reputed Mining Developers cum Operators (MDOs) in coal mines, through open global tenders, and…
NCL to produce M-Sand from overburden
Coal
January 10, 2023
NCL to produce M-Sand from overburden
Northern Coalfields Limited (NCL), the Miniratna coal-producing company, is all set to start production of ‘M-Sand’-the core material used in…
Coal Ministry to take up additional 19 FMC projects
Coal
January 2, 2023
Coal Ministry to take up additional 19 FMC projects
Ministry of Coal will be taking up additional 19 First Mile Connectivity (FMC) projects for Coal India Ltd (CIL) and…
18% jump in quality of coal supplied by CIL to consumers
Coal
December 27, 2022
18% jump in quality of coal supplied by CIL to consumers
The Ministry of Coal and the coal companies have taken various measures to achieve the objective of supply of quality…
Coal Production increases by 12% to 57.93 MT in September
Coal
October 3, 2022
Coal Production increases by 12% to 57.93 MT in September
India’s overall coal production increased by 12.01% to 57.93 Million Ton (MT) from 51.72 MT during September 2022 as compared…
8 PSUs surrender 11 coal mines: Coal Minister Pralhad Joshi
Coal
July 26, 2022
8 PSUs surrender 11 coal mines: Coal Minister Pralhad Joshi
Eight public sector companies have submitted requests to surrender 11 non-operational coal mines under an amnesty scheme, Parliament was informed…