Union Minister Pralhad Joshi to unveil a visionary Coal Logistics Plan & Policy to secure India’s energy future, reducing dependence on imported coal.
The Indian National Committee World Mining Congress, under the Ministry of Coal’s patronage, will host an event on February 29, 2024, at Vigyan Bhawan, New Delhi, to launch the “Coal Logistics Plan & Policy.”
Union Minister of Coal, Mines, and Parliamentary Affairs, Pralhad Joshi, will be the chief guest, unveiling the comprehensive “Coal Logistics Plan & Policy” during the event. Representatives from NITI Aayog, Ministries of Coal, Railways, Power, Steel, Mines, Shipping Port & Waterways, and industry stakeholders from Coal, Steel, and Power sectors will participate.
To produce 1.5 BT of coal by FY 2030 for India’s energy security, the Ministry of Coal’s integrated plan focuses on creating a technologically advanced, cost-effective, and sustainable coal logistics ecosystem. This strategic framework aligns with the Aatmanirbhar Bharat vision, reducing reliance on imported coal.
The Ministry’s action plan emphasises First-mile Connectivity, waterways transportation, rail evacuation capacity augmentation, and coastal shipping of coal to achieve the ambitious goal of doubling coal production by 2030. The event aims to encourage detailed discussions and gather suggestions for nationwide infrastructure development, with a particular focus on optimising coal evacuation processes.
