Assuring the country that even during the coming monsoon season there will be no shortage of coal, Union Minister of Coal, Mines & Parliamentary Affairs Pralhad Joshi has said that India’s coal sector is fully prepared to meet the enhanced domestic demand of fast growing economy.
The Minister further pointed out that even as the world economy is going through a slowdown, India has emerged as a bright spot as one of the fastest growing economies globally. Joshi stated that internationally India’s credibility has increased substantially in the recent years and the country has emerged as world’s factory.
The Minister called upon the coal sector to devise suitable action plans to meet the growing energy requirements of the country in coming years. The Minister appreciated the new initiatives and reforms undertaken by the Coal Ministry to enhance commercial coal mining. Besides, Joshi said that deliberation on new strategies to enhance coal production from underground mines is a step in the right direction.
