Union Minister G. Kishan Reddy Inaugurates Coal India Limited Stall At India International Trade Fair 2024

Union Minister of Coal and Mines, G. Kishan Reddy, inaugurated the Coal India Limited (CIL) pavilion today at the India International Trade Fair (IITF) 2024, being held at Pragati Maidan, New Delhi. The event was graced by Secretary, Ministry of Coal Vikram Dev Dutt, and Secretary, Ministry of Mines VL Kantha Rao, along with senior officers. This event highlights India’s progress in energy security, innovative mining, and sustainable practices, drawing attention from both national and international visitors.

The CIL Pavilion proudly showcased the newly launched Golden Jubilee logo and mascot “Angara,” inspired by the Royal Bengal Tiger. The logo underscores CIL’s role as the backbone of India’s energy sector, symbolizing innovation and sustainability, while the mascot represents the strength and resilience of India’s coal miners.

A significant part of the pavilion highlighted the Ministry of Coal’s coal gasification initiative, which has received strong enthusiastic responses across sectors. This initiative is anticipated to create jobs, drive economic growth, and reduce carbon emissions. The Ministry of Coal’s Financial Incentive Scheme for coal gasification projects saw an enthusiastic response and robust participation from industry players, indicating growing confidence in the potential of coal gasification as a key enabler of India’s transition towards clean coal. With five submissions including three in Category I (Government Public Sector Undertakings or Joint Ventures of PSUs) and two in Category III (Demonstration Projects/Small-Scale Plants) marks an important step toward a low-carbon, diversified coal sector.

CIL’s strategic initiatives to acquire critical minerals such as lithium and cobalt, both domestically and internationally, were also featured. This approach aims to reduce India’s import dependency on these vital resources, supporting the growth of various industries reliant on such minerals.

The interactive PM Gati Shakti display provided insights into CIL’s integration with GIS-based data along with the mapping of major mines on the PM Gati Shakti Portal. This interface, focused on CIL’s assets such as land and mining operations, and enables a cohesive, multi-departmental overview essential for planning large-scale, strategic projects under the National Master Plan. The PM Gati Shakti Portal plays a crucial role in facilitating interdepartmental and inter-ministerial coordination, offering an integrated approach for project planning, monitoring, and asset management that enhances transparency and efficiency.

The CIL pavilion featured a detailed showcase of the Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) system, structured around its seven essential modules: Production & Planning, Materials Management, Finance & Costing, Project System, Human Capital Management, Plant Maintenance, and Sales & Distribution. This display highlighted the ERP system’s role as the core repository for real-time data and integrated reporting across all business functions. The integration of the Hospital Management System (HMS) across 21 hospitals was also presented, illustrating how it enhances patient care from registration to discharge for employees, families, CSR beneficiaries, and external visitors.

The CMSMS and its associated mobile app, Khanan Prahari, launched by the Ministry of Coal, were also showcased as effective tools for combating unauthorized mining. The CMSMS platform allows users to report illegal mining activities, track complaints, and monitor outcomes. By enhancing safety and regulatory enforcement, CMSMS serves as an invaluable tool in ensuring the responsible utilization of coal resources.

During the inauguration, the Minister lauded CIL’s role in meeting the nation’s energy demands while prioritizing sustainability. As the world is largest coal producer, CIL is committed to adopting innovative, eco-friendly mining techniques, aligning with India’s green energy goals. The display also featured CSR initiatives, including ‘Jyoti’—a program for women empowerment and the ‘all-women rescue team.’ CIL’s renewable energy projects and digital exhibits of high-efficiency mining technologies were also highlighted. He also praised CIL’s contribution to socio-economic development, particularly through employment generation, rural support, and regional growth in coal-rich areas.

The CIL stall at IITF 2024 offers visitors an interactive experience with experts, highlighting CIL’s positive impact on India’s economy and environment.

The India International Trade Fair serves as a valuable platform for CIL to engage with stakeholders, industry partners, and the public, promoting transparency and awareness of its role in nation building. The Ministry of Coal and CIL remain committed to ensuring energy security and advancing India’s journey towards sustainable, self-reliant growth.