The Ministry of Coal, in collaboration with Coal India, is set to establish new coal washeries across the country. These washeries aim to improve the quality of domestic coal, by enhancing its use for power generation and industrial use.

To make efficient use of existing resources, a special committee has been formed to oversee the optimal utilisation of old coal washeries.

This initiative reflects the government’s commitment to modernizing coal infrastructure and maximizing the output from current assets. In a significant development, officials from Coal India and the Ministry of Coal recently held a crucial meeting with CMDs of coal power plants which rely on imported coal.

The discussions revolved around the possibility of Coal India supplying coal to these plants and reinforces the ongoing efforts by the government to streamline coal production and supply, ensuring that India’s energy needs are met more sustainably.

The Ministry of Coal is actively considering strategies to reduce imports, particularly for industries like cement, steel, and the National Coal Index (NCI) power plants, among the major consumers of imported coal.