Exploration of Coal and Lignite scheme

Ministry of Coal

The Cabinet approved the continuation of the Central Sector “Exploration of Coal and Lignite” scheme from 2021–22 to 2025–26. It conducts regional and detailed explorations to estimate coal resources, aiding project plan... The Cabinet approved the continuation of the Central Sector “Exploration of Coal and Lignite” scheme from 2021–22 to 2025–26. It conducts regional and detailed explorations to estimate coal resources, aiding project planning and new coal block auctions.

PRAKASH (Power Rail Koyla Availability through Supply Harmony)

Ministry of Coal

The system aims to streamline coordination among key stakeholders in the coal supply chain, including ministries, CIL, Railways, and power utilities. It monitors coal stock, transit, and availability at power plants to e... The system aims to streamline coordination among key stakeholders in the coal supply chain, including ministries, CIL, Railways, and power utilities. It monitors coal stock, transit, and availability at power plants to ensure efficient supply management.

Khan Prahahri

Ministry of Coal

The platform allows citizens to report illegal coal mining activities by uploading geo-tagged photos and details anonymously. It ensures secure, confidential reporting to help curb illicit mining practices. The platform allows citizens to report illegal coal mining activities by uploading geo-tagged photos and details anonymously. It ensures secure, confidential reporting to help curb illicit mining practices.

Coal Mine Surveillance and Management System (CMSMS)

Ministry of Coal

The GIS-based platform helps detect unauthorized mining sites using village-level data from MeitY’s mapping system. It enables efficient monitoring and regulation of mining activities across regions. The GIS-based platform helps detect unauthorized mining sites using village-level data from MeitY’s mapping system. It enables efficient monitoring and regulation of mining activities across regions.

UTTAM (Unlocking Transparency By Third Party Assessment Of Mined Coal) App

Ministry of Coal

Developed by the Ministry of Coal and CIL, the platform allows citizens and consumers to track third-party coal sampling in real time. Its interactive map feature offers transparent, comprehensive insights into coal qual... Developed by the Ministry of Coal and CIL, the platform allows citizens and consumers to track third-party coal sampling in real time. Its interactive map feature offers transparent, comprehensive insights into coal quality across all CIL subsidiaries.

SHAKTI (Scheme for Harnessing and Allocating Koyala Transparently in India) Policy

Ministry of Coal

The scheme ensures transparent coal allocation to thermal power plants through an auction-based system, replacing the old LoA-FSA regime. It aims to make coal supply more efficient and affordable, reducing power generati... The scheme ensures transparent coal allocation to thermal power plants through an auction-based system, replacing the old LoA-FSA regime. It aims to make coal supply more efficient and affordable, reducing power generation costs under the 2007 Coal Distribution Policy.