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MoC examining KPMG report on tech upgradation

April 27: The Ministry of Coal (MoC) is examining the report submitted by consultancy major KPMG for upgradation of mining technology at Coal India (CIL) mines, Coal and Power Minister Piyush Goyal said in Parliament.

“The consultant has submitted its report and the same is under examination for implementation,” Goyal said in a written reply in the Rajya Sabha.

Asked about the steps being taken for technological upgradation in the Indian coal mining sector, the minister said, “Technology upgradation is a continuous process and Coal India Limited (CIL) is adopting technologies as appropriate to a given mine/area as per the specific geo-mining conditions.”

He further said that “Longwall mining has been introduced at some mines and work order has been issued for development of five underground mines through longwall technology at Bharat Coking Coal Limited and Eastern Coalfields Limited.”