Mining behemoth Coal India (CIL) has decided to engage mine developer cum operators (MDOs) to produce 168 million tonne (MT) per annum from 15 greenfield projects which will help in ramping up productivity to 1 billion tonne by 2024-25.
Engaging MDOs in greenfield projects is a transformative plan, while having them to operate in 12 open cast (OC) mines and three underground (UG) mines, a CIL official said. While the MDOs are going to start off with 15, further mines might be added in the near future to get better output.
Engagement of MDOs would have the advantage of technology infusion and operational efficiency but most importantly, the MDOs will have to facilitate relief and rehablitation while also doing the land acquisition. This has so long has been a great headache for CIL.
