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In order to meet the growing energy demands of the nation, Union Minister of Coal, Mines and Parliamentary Affairs Pralhad Joshi has said that the Ministry of Coal has initiated a number of reforms to further increase the production of coal.

The Minister further recalled the valuable guidance provided by the Prime Minister Narendra Modi from time to time, to bring about key policy changes.  Joshi also noted that achievements of coal sector will be an inspiration to the other segments of the economy.

Meanwhile, ‘Reforms & Achievements of Ministry of Coal Since 2014’ has been released which highlights the major achievements of the Ministry during the last eight years. The Achievement Report highlights major policy reforms from 2014, amendments of Acts, innovative efforts in commercial coal mining, coal import substitution, first mile connectivity, corporate social responsibility of Coal India and subsidiaries, environ- friendly initiatives, afforestation drive etc.