Kolkata, 03 Nov. : Union Minister for Coal & Mines G. Kishan Reddy released the ‘Strategy Report on Coal and Lignite Exploration’ during our 50th Foundation Day celebrations held in Kolkata.
The report, prepared by our R&D subsidiary CMPDI, in association with NLCIL and SCCL, underscores our commitment to the exploration and utilization of coal and lignite resources in India.
It presents a comprehensive roadmap for future exploration needs, emphasises the adoption of modern exploration technologies, outlines an annual framework for coal and lignite exploration, and the need for policy reforms for the sustainable use of these resources, all aimed at achieving self-reliance in the energy sector.
Vikram Dev Dutt, Secretary, Govt. of India, Ministry of Coal, Rupinder Brar, Additional Secretary, Govt. of India, Ministry of Coal, Vismita Tej, Additional Secretary, Govt. of India, Ministry of Coal, CIL Chairman P.M. Prasad, Director (P&IR) Vinay Ranjan, Director (Business Development) Debasish Nanda, Director (Marketing) Mukesh Choudhary, Director (Finance) Mukesh Agrawal and Chief Vigilance Officer Brajesh Kumar Tripathy, along with senior management were present on the occasion.
