Coal India’s arm Monetizes 2 MTPA Dugda Coal Washery, ensuring Energy Self-reliance

While Successfully monetising the 2 MTPA Dugda Coal Washery situated in Bokaro, Jharkhand, Bharat Coking Coal Limited (BCCL), a CIL subsidiary, has set a historic record. This first-ever monetisation of a coal washery in India represents a turning point in coal sector reforms, therefore supporting India's dedication to improving efficiency, asset optimisation, and energy security.

The monetisation of the Dugda Coal Washery is projected to have a major influence on the Indian energy market. This project will help to increase domestic coal use efficiency using better coal washing capacity and upgraded beneficiation procedures.

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More crucially, it will be very vital in lowering India's reliance on imported coking coal, therefore saving foreign currencies and supporting the nation's Atmanirbhar Bharat agenda.

The successful auction of BCCL’s Dugda Coal Washery represents a significant shift towards a more dynamic and efficient coal sector, aligning with the Government’s policy of asset monetization.

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The Ministry of Coal wants to maximise the value of coal industry infrastructure by using private sector knowledge and investment, therefore lowering waste and driving efficiency. Apart from its influence on the coal industry, the monetisation of the Dugda Coal Washery is predicted to bring major economic advantages to the area. The involvement of private sector leaders will not only increase supply chain efficiency, and strengthen coal-washing capacities but also provide employment opportunities and stimulate industrial development in Jharkhand and adjacent areas.

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