Coal Regulatory Authority Proposed in India

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January 19, 2011 (Coal Geology) The Government proposes to establish a Coal Regulatory Authority in the country to regulate and conserve resources in the coal sector, protect the interests of consumers and producers of coal and for matters connected therewith or incidental thereto. The Ministry has prepared the draft Bill and has sought the views/comments [...]

Coal Blocks in India identified for allocation to permissible end user companies

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January 19, 2011 (Coal Geology): Source Coal Mining Ministry, India. Check out the details of 148 identified coal blocks in India. Details of Coal Blocks identified initially for allocation to permissible end user companies. Total Total Geological Sl. Block coal Likely Reserves No. Coalfield Block Type Area (Sq.Km.) thickness Grade (MT) State Non-Coking C Command [...]

Coal Projects Pending in India 2010

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January 19, 2011 (Coal Geology) As of Middle of December 2010, there are 113 proposals that are awaiting Stage-I clearance and 55 are awaiting Stage-II clearance in respect of the project of Coal India Limited (CIL) from forestry angle.  This will impact coal production to the extent of 160 million tonnes. This information was given by [...]

Security and Safety of Coal Mines in India

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January 19, 2011 (Coal Geology): Indian Coal Sector is aware of the safety related advancements and developments in the other countries. The coal companies in addition to complying with the statutory requirement for mine safety have also adopted the following safety measures. (i) Establishment a structured multi-disciplinary Internal Safety Organisation (ISO) to assist the line [...]

Continuation of the Schemes of Conservation and Safety in Coal Mines and Development of Transportation Infrastructure in Coalfield Areas approved

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January 19, 2011 (Coal Geology): The Cabinet Committee on Infrastructure has approved the continuation of the schemes of Conservation and Safety in Coal Mines and Development of Transportation Infrastructure in Coalfield Areas as Plan schemes. An outlay of Rs.690.75 crore for the Scheme of Conservation and Safety in Coal Mines and Rs.395.58 crore for the [...]

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