Coal reserves need to be identified faster: Coal Secretary

Coal Secretary Anil Kr Jain said at a recent workshop organised by Central Mines Planning & Design Institute (CMPDIL) in Ranchi “Areas already identified needs to be explored and mining should start at a faster pace.” The need for the introduction of 2D/3D seismic survey and other modern available technologies which for expediting coal & lignite exploration to cover more area in a shorter time were also discussed.