Date | 13 Nov 2021:
Hon'ble Coal Minister Shri Pralhad Joshi chaired a review meeting at Central Coalfields Limited HQ during his Ranchi visit.
He reviewed the operations & performance of Coal India and its subsidiaries along with CMDs & other senior officials and directed to ramp up coal production and dispatch to fulfill the energy requirements of the nation.
He urged them to scale up coal production & offtake to completely meet domestic demand. Reiterated our commitment to sustainable mining.
He had a meeting with the Chief Minister of Jharkhand Shri Hemant Soren, in Ranchi, today also emphasized mutual resolution of issues between Jharkhand & coal companies in order to maximise coal production from the State. This will further our vision of building an Aatmanirbhar Bharat.
Also requested to expedite auction of mineral blocks in the State to boost the regional economy and create employment opportunities for locals.
(Source: https://www.psuconnect.in/)