Country ready for any unprecedented demand for coal: Govt
The pithead coal stock at the mines of CIL was 106.78 MT on 1 April, 2025. This has grown to 121.39 MT on 9 March, 2026.
The pithead coal stock at the mines of CIL was 106.78 MT on 1 April, 2025. This has grown to 121.39 MT on 9 March, 2026.
The development comes after CIL had earlier conducted dialogues with the prospective coal consumers from abroad to categorise the enabling clauses and gauge their need for coal.
MCL received Special Recognition under Special Campaign 5.0 for its notable efforts in promoting cleanliness, enhancing public awareness, and ensuring efficient disposal of pending matters across all its operational areas.
Coal India Limited (CIL), on Wednesday, signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) with the Indian Institute of Technology Madras (IIT Madras) to establish the “Centre for Sustainable Energy” at the IIT Madras.
The MoU was signed by Mr Achyut Ghatak, Director (Technical), CIL, and Mr V. Kamakoti, Director, IIT Madras.
However, the court said that this is subject to Coal India Limited having “all the rights to defend their actions under the law …”
Under this MoU, Coal India will set up a solar project of 1190 MW capacity in Rajasthan, as well as an investment of Rs 5,400 crore will be made.
The CBI has arrested seven, present and former, employees of ECL, including four general managers. One of the four general managers is still working in ECL.
The mineral development and mining sectors are a significant contributor to India’s GDP growth as there is a strong correlation between their growth and that of the manufacturing sector.
During their search operation, the Navy team also stumbled on tell-tale signs like spades, a wooden cart and then located the dead miner inside the mine.