The Ministry of Coal has finalized an Action Plan Document for the year 2022-23 which broadly focuses on the following areas: Grey Hydrogen Just Transition/ Energy Transition Restructuring Coal Mines Provident Fund Organisation. (CMPFO) Coal evacuation Benchmarking of Machines & Quantifiable Parameters (Output per hr/per machine) Outsourcing of Coal India Ltd. (CIL) Mines Coal Trading Platform Regulatory Mechanism for coal Training ...
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POSOCO signs MoU with IMD for better electricity grid management
National grid operator POSOCO signed a memorandum of understanding with India Meteorological Department (IMD) today where both the parties agreed that weather information provided by IMD will be used by the Power System Operators across the India for better management of Indian Power System and for the purpose of analysis. The MoU was signed by Sh. S. R. Narasimhan, Chairman ...
Read More »Coal Ministry Expects Operationalization of 58 Coal Blocks During 2022-23; Targets 138.28 Million Ton Coal Production
The Ministry of Coal has allocated coal blocks for captive end use and sale of coal / commercial mining. 85.32 Million Tonnes of coal has been produced in FY-2021-22 from the 47 operational coal blocks. As against the scheduled production of 203.67 Million Tonnes for the FY 2022-23, it is expected that a total 58 coal blocks would become operational ...
Read More »Paradip port project for deepening and optimisation of inner harbour facilities to be developed at estimated cost of Rs 3,004.63 crore
Ministry of Ports, Shipping and Waterways aims for robust investor confidence by underpinning strong vision and leadership from long term strategic infrastructure plan including a pipeline of investable projects that are economically, socially and environmentally sustainable and practically deliverable. One of those visionary initiatives is capital intensive project at Paradip port which will transform the port into a world-class modern port ...
Read More »10% blending with imported coal mandatory for Private generators who bid for coal and sell power in the exchange
Power Ministry has directed CEA to determine the eligible quantity of domestic coal for the power plants using coal under Shakti B(viii) (a) taking into account 10% imported coal for blending which is equivalent to about 15% of domestic coal in energy terms. Shakti B (viii) (a) is the window for power plants having untied capacity to bid for coal, ...
Read More »EPCH Participates in INDEX DESIGN FAIR 2022 at Dubai, UAE
Export Promotion Council for Handicrafts (EPCH) set-up an exclusive Handicrafts of India pavilion along with member exporters in Index 2022 – Design Fair from 24 – 26 May, 2022. The EPCH India pavilion was Inaugurated by Dr. Aman Puri Consul General, Consulate General of India at Dubai in the presence of Shri Rajesh Kumar Jain – Member COA EPCH, Shri Abhishek ...
Read More »Power Ministry issues directions to domestic coal-based plants with PPA through tariff-based bids
Power Ministry has issued directions to Gencos using the powers under Section 11 of the Act today in the light of current circumstances due to sharp increase in electricity demand. Ministry has stated that with soaring power demand and power shortage in some areas, the generation needs to be maximised. The ministry has added that despite efforts to increase the ...
Read More »New Guidelines of Micro & Small Enterprises Cluster Development Programme (MSE-CDP) approved
The Government has approved New Guidelines of Micro & Small Enterprises Cluster Development Programme (MSE-CDP), which will be implemented during 15th Finance Commission Cycle(2021-22 to 2025-26). The scheme aims at enhancing the competitiveness and productivity of Micro & Small Enterprises by undertaking interventions such as: Common Facility Centers (CFCs): The central government grant will be restricted to 70% of the cost of ...
Read More »Minister of State for Commerce & Industry Smt. Anupriya Patel launches Indian Business Portal – e-commerce marketplace
Union Minister of State for Commerce & Industry Smt. Anupriya Patel launched the Indian Business Portal – An International Trade Hub for Indian Exporters and Foreign Buyers here today. FIEO in partnership with GlobalLinker, has designed and developed the “Indian Business Portal”, an International Trade Hub for Indian Exporters and Foreign Buyers. This is a B2B digital marketplace to empower ...
Read More »Ministry of Coal with the support of Power, Steel and Mines Ministries organizes National Mineral Congress in Bhubaneswar
The Ministry of Coal organized the National Mineral Congress in Bhubaneswar today with the support of Power Ministry, Steel Ministry and Mines Ministry. Addressing the Congress through virtual mode, Shri Anil Kumar Jain, Secretary, Ministry of Coal, wished all success to the National Mineral Congress and hoped to get valuable outcome through the deliberations of the stakeholders. Addressing the National ...
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