New Delhi, Sept 11: The Indian Chamber of Commerce (ICC) today hosted the 17th edition of the India Coal Summit at Hotel Le Meridien, New Delhi. The summit, themed ‘Future of India’s Coal Market: Balancing Production Growth, Clean Technology Adoption, and Logistics Challenges’, provided a vital platform for policymakers, industry leaders, and experts to discuss the evolving role of coal in India’s energy mix and its path towards sustainable development.
According to a statement issued here, the day-long event featured insightful sessions and discussions on India’s growing coal demand, the widening gap between domestic production and imports, and the need to embrace clean and efficient technologies.
Addressing the summit, Rajnath Ram, Advisor (Energy) NITI Aayog, Government of India stated, “India is committed to achieving its Net Zero target by 2070 while striving to become a developed nation by 2047. Through international collaborations and government incentives, we are working towards a sustainable and secure energy future for India.”
Pankaj Satija, Chairman- Indian Chamber of Commerce National Expert, Committee on Minerals & Metals emphasised, “As we navigate rising demand and global challenges, enhancing productivity, ensuring safety, and supporting workers’ transitions are critical. Through collaboration and innovation, we aim to make coal’s contribution sustainable and resilient for the future.”
Deepak Gupta, Former Deputy Director General, Directorate General of Mine Safety highlighted, “Improving infrastructure, modernizing stockyards, and enhancing blending processes will be key to ensuring quality, cost-effectiveness, and supply security.”
Karansinh Bhavsinh, Chauhan Superintending Engineer (Fuel) GSECL shared, “By adopting methods such as boiler modifications and integrated gasification cycles, we aim to achieve higher efficiency with lower emissions. Clean coal solutions are central to balancing environmental responsibility with energy demands.”
Vivek Bhatia, Managing Director & CEO, TKIL industries private limited said- “Coal will remain an essential part of India’s energy future, and our focus must be on using it more efficiently and sustainably.”
