Ministry of coal encouraging extensive diversification within CPSEs

The Coal Ministry on Tuesday said it is actively encouraging extensive diversification within central public sector units, including Coal India, in line with the country’s commitment to varied energy mix.

The ministry has two large Central Public Sector Enterprises (CPSUs), Coal India Ltd (CIL) and NLC India Ltd (NLCIL), under its administrative control.

“In line with India’s commitment to diversifying its energy mix, the Ministry of Coal is actively promoting extensive diversification within CPSEs, establishing pit-head TPPs, solar power plants, coal/lignite gasification plants, and critical mineral exploration,” the coal ministry said in a statement.