Thursday, February 25, 2010

Steps taken by CIL to increase Coal Production
  
LOK SABHA

The major steps taken by Coal India Ltd to increase production of coal are given as under:

• During XI Plan period 134 new projects has been identified with a capacity of 367.86 Million te. These projects expected to contribute about 102.45 Million te during 2011-12 i.e. terminal year of XI Plan.

• Seven high capacity underground mine identified for development and Operation through latest international technology

• Restart mining in 18 abandoned mines belonging to three of its subsidiaries namely ECL, BCCL and CCL with appropriate technology forming JV with reputed mining companies

• Recourse to import to meet coal demand by acquisition of mining stake abroad through SPV/Coal Videsh.

• Upgradation of equipment size matching with bench height and stripping ratio are being introduced. For Dumper, upgradation from 35/50 T to 60T, 85T to 100T, 120T to 150T as well higher sizes are being introduced. Similar action has been taken for standardization of other HEMM.

• Action has also been initiated for replacement of old equipment with higher size equipment.

• Use of high capacity hydraulic shovels (10 to 25 CuM) will find increased acceptability. High capacity dozers of sizes up-to 850 HP will complement the higher capacity excavators.

In addition, Govt. has also allotted a large number of coal blocks to private/ public companies to enhance coal production in the country. So far 208 coal blocks have been allotted.

This information was given by Minister of State (Independent Charge) for Coal, Shri Sriprakash Jaiswal in a written reply in the Lok Sabha today.

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