Domestic coal output boost urged through washery modernization by Parliament Committee

The Standing Committee on Coal, Mines and Steel noted in their latest report that many washeries of Coal India have outlived their designed operational life and are constrained by legacy technology.

Source

The Hindu — Business →

Quick Revision

Prelims-testable facts

01The Standing Committee on Coal, Mines and Steel has noted that many washeries of Coal India have outlived their designed operational life.
02Coal washeries in India are constrained by legacy technology, hindering efficient coal production.
03Domestically produced coal with high-ash content is a major challenge for the country's energy sector.
04The total domestic raw coking coal production during 2023-24 was 66.821 million tonnes.
05Most of India's coal demand is met through indigenous production and supply, with 1233.86 Million Tonnes (MT) demanded in 2023-24.
06Domestic coal production has increased to meet the rising demand, from 1115.04 MT in 2022-23 to 1233.86 MT in 2023-24.

Trap alerts

Most people think India's coal washeries are modern and efficient, but actually many have outlived their designed operational life.
Most people think India has sufficient coal reserves to meet its demand, but actually the country relies heavily on imported coking coal due to inefficient domestic production.

Mains Practice Question

Critically examine the challenges faced by washeries operating with legacy technology in domestic coal production.

250 words

Practice this in the exam hall →

Prelims Practice MCQs

Single facteasy

Coal India operates which of its facilities?

A.Washerries
B.Collieries
C.Thermal Power Plants
D.Iron Ore Mines

Coal India operates the washeries, which are facilities used for coal washing and processing.

Single facthard

Washerries are constrained by which legacy technology?

A.Legacy IT infrastructure
B.Outdated machinery
C.Legacy technology
D.Obsolete equipment

Washerries are constrained by legacy technology, which hampers their efficiency and productivity.

Multiple statementsmedium

Consider the following statements regarding Washerries and Coal India: 1. Many washeries of Coal India have outlived their designed operational life. 2. Coal India operates many washeries that are constrained by legacy technology. 3. The Indian government has allocated ₹100 crores to upgrade the washeries operated by Coal India. How many of the above statements are correct?

← All current affairs