Piyush Goyal said that coal supplies to power utility sector was monitored regularly by an inter-ministerial sub-group
These seven explored coal blocks in Odisha, Chhattisgarh and Jharkhand are part of 204 coal mines cancelled by SC
The finding is part of a report brought out by PwC and Indian Chamber of Commerce
Swarup said imports will come down with increased availability of coal and govt is aiming Rs 40,000 cr of saving this year
16 mines with 40 mt will be given to states for mining and coal sale
Asia-Pacific to lead in energy investment; growing Indian economy continue to have dependence on coal and gas
Coal imports by coal-based power plants during the month stood at 3.83 mn tonnes, up 3%
The government has allowed swapping of coal mines by users to help reduce coal transportation cost
Plans by Coal India to buy new machinery and outsource work are facing resistance from powerful unions worried about job losses
Goyal said that coking cola would still be imported and that his ministry was ready to tie up with Indian shipping companies for this purpose
He also sought clean environment cess to be shared between Centre and state govt in 60:40 ratio
One way was by swapping linkage coal between different coal companies to optimise distances and maximising dispatches of coal