New Delhi: The coal ministry today invited research proposals from academic institutions and research organisations to work on Research & Development in the coal sector.
The ministry said in a statement the thrust areas for this work include advanced technology and methodology for improvement of production & productivity from underground mining and open cast Mining; improvement of safety, health and environment; and Waste to wealth.
Other key focus areas to be covered include alternative use of coal and clean coal technologies; coal beneficiation and utilization; exploration, and innovation and indigenization (Under Make-in-India concept).
The guidelines, format and online submission facility is available at the website: https://scienceandtech.cmpdi.co.in and the last date of submission of proposal is 15th July, 2023.
