State-run CIL on Tuesday said it has engaged Accenture Solutions as consultant for digitalisation of mine process in seven of its select opencast blocks for accelerated performance enhancement.
In a first of its kind venture, the consultant would lead and support the implementation of digitalisation and process excellence while assuring 100 million tonnes (MT) increased coal output from the identified mines.
Coal India Ltd (CIL) has formally engaged Accenture Solutions Pvt Ltd as consultant, for digitalization of mine process in seven select opencast mines of the company, the coal behemoth said in a statement.
“A contract was signed to this effect,” it added.
The seven identified mines are Kusmunda, Gevra, Dipka of South Eastern Coalfields Ltd (SECL) and Nigahi, Jayant, Dudhichua, Khadia of Northern Coalfields Ltd (NCL).