Vikram Dev Dutt assumes charge as secy of coal ministry
Vikram Dev Dutt assumed charge as the secretary of the Ministry of Coal on Monday.
Vikram Dev Dutt assumed charge as the secretary of the Ministry of Coal on Monday.
The comprehensive review focused on highlighting the government's commitment to enhancing domestic coal production, the Ministry of Coal said in a statement on Thursday.
It said that this initiative is a cornerstone in the Ministry’s vision to position India as a global leader in sustainable coal production and logistics, aligning with the broader goal of a prosperous and developed nation by 2047.
The Coal Ministry on Tuesday held discussions with stakeholders on the more stringent guidelines that it plans to introduce for fostering a sustainable approach to coal mining that includes mandatory measures to preserve the environment.
The coal stocks at domestic coal-based Thermal Power Plants is currently at 44.46 million tonnes (MT) which is sufficient to meet the requirements for 18.5 days as per the present level of consumption, the Ministry of Coal said on Monday.
The Ministry of Coal on Thursday announced that it has revised the framework of preparation of the Mining Plan, a pivotal step to regulate and advance India's coal mining sector, and issued draft guidelines for consultation.
This proactive initiative aims to secure uninterrupted power for citizens nationwide during this peak demand period.
This surpasses the figures of 90.42 MT of the corresponding month during the previous year, representing an increase of 10.30 per cent.
It has also recommended that tender clauses should promote the use of indigenous equipment to support the “Make in India” mission.
As many as 67 first mile connectivity (FMC) - for transportation of coal from pitheads to dispatch points - projects have been taken by the Coal Ministry, and are expected to be completed by 2027, official sources have said.
