Coal Sector

Exploration of Coal and Lignite Scheme Extended

The government has given its approval for the continuation of the ‘Exploration of Coal and Lignite Scheme.’ The central sector scheme aims to explore coal and lignite resources in the country, estimate their availability, and prepare detailed project reports for ..

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The Report on Optimal Generation Capacity Mix for 2029-30

India’s Power Ministry recently released a report on the optimal generation capacity mix for 2029-30. According to the report, the per MW cost of putting up a new coal-fired thermal power plant is ₹8.34 crore. This figure is based on ..

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Angul-Balram rail link

The 14 km-long Angul-Balram rail link was inaugurated recently. About Angul-Balram rail link The Angul-Balram rail link was constructed by the Mahanadi Coal Railway Limited (MCRL). It was constructed at a total cost of Rs.300 crore. This rail link is ..

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Coal 2022: Analysis and Forecast to 2025

On December 16, the International Energy Agency (IEA) released the report “Coal 2022: Analysis and Forecast to 2025”. What is the IEA’s Coal Market Report? Since the year 2011, the IEA’s Coal Market Report has been published every December. It ..

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Coal Directory of India 2020-21

Coal Controller’s Organization released its flagship publications “Coal Directory of India 2020-21”, recently. Highlights Coal Controller’s Organisation is a subordinate office under Ministry of Coal. The publication was released by the Secretary of Ministry of Coal, Dr. Anil Kumar Jain ..

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Coal Shortage Crisis in India

As per data of “Central Electricity Authority of India”. India is facing an unprecedented shortage of coal stocks across the thermal plants which might lead to a power crisis. Highlights Of total 135 thermal plants using coal for power generation, ..

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Vriksharopan Abhiyan – 2021 to be launched

Vriksharopan Abhiyan – 2021 of Coal Ministry is all set to be Launched on August 19, 2021. It will be launched as part of Azadi Ka Amrit Mahotsav. Key Points In this year, coal PSUs of the Ministry of Coal ..

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Single Window Clearance System for Coal Mines

The Union Home Minister Amit Shah recently launched the “Single Window Clearance System” for coal mines. What is Single Window Clearance System? The Single Window Clearance System for Coal Mines is an online platform launched to obtain clearances for smooth ..

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