Govt assures Parl panel on coal mine safety funds

New Delhi: Following concerns that the budget meant for conservation and safety in coal mines remained highly under-utilised in the 2024-25 financial year, the govt has assured a parliamentary standing committee that it will use the funds for hi-tech security installations, equipment modernisation, and regulating “unpaid” extra working hours of workers.

Responding to the observations in the fourth report (18th Lok Sabha) of the standing committee on coal, mines and steel on demands for grants (2025-26), the Ministry of Coal in its action taken report said its public sector undertakings will also examine global safety practices to reduce recurring fatal accidents.