The Ministry of Coal recently hosted ‘Chintan Shivir 2.0’ at Sushma Swaraj Bhawan, providing a platform to foster innovation, sustainability, and collaboration in defining the future roadmap for the coal sector. The event was chaired by Union Minister of Coal and Mines, G. Kishan Reddy, and co-chaired by Union Minister of State for Coal and Mines, Satish Chandra Dubey. Vikram Dev Dutt, Secretary (Coal), Additional Secretaries Rupinder Brar and Vismita Tej, along with all CMDs and Directors of coal PSUs, senior officers of Ministry, and key stakeholders, participated actively in the discussions.
In his keynote address at the event, Reddy emphasized the vital role of the coal sector in ensuring India’s energy security while addressing the challenges of sustainability and innovation. He reiterated the government’s unwavering commitment to making the coal sector a key contributor to the nation’s energy transition, focusing on enhancing production, integrating cleaner technologies, and safeguarding the environment. Reddy highlighted the need to align coal mining practices with global sustainability goals, including reducing carbon emissions through innovative technologies like coal gasification and adopting best practices for sustainability.
Reddy also stressed on the importance of safety in mining operations, calling it a non-negotiable priority for all stakeholders. He urged coal PSUs and industry partners to adopt state-of-the-art technologies and implement rigorous safety standards to safeguard the lives of workers and ensure the well-being of the workforce.
