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Ms. Brar also noted that the Ministry’s vision is to create a sustainable, technology-enabled, and
investor-friendly ecosystem that empowers both established players and new entrants to participate in
India’s dynamic energy transition. The ongoing adoption of digital tools, including real-time dashboards
and integrated monitoring systems, is ushering in a new era of accountability, speed, and transparency,
reinforcing India’s march towards energy independence and industrial growth.

In his address, Shri Sanoj Kumar Jha, Additional Secretary, Ministry of Coal, highlighted that commercial
coal mining remains pivotal to ensuring energy security and achieving the goals of AtmaNirbhar Bharat.
Shri Jha emphasized the Ministry’s continuous efforts toward transparency, efficiency, and digital
empowerment, noting that initiatives like Koyla Shakti and CLAMP Portals will foster a data-driven,
accountable, and future-ready coal ecosystem.

The launch of the 14th Round of Commercial Coal Mine Auctions reaffirms the Ministry’s vision to build
a robust, transparent, and self-reliant coal ecosystem, fostering industrial growth, regional
development, and sustainable energy security for the nation.

Union Minister of Coal and Mines Shri G. Kishan Reddy Launched KOYLA SHAKTI Dashboard and
CLAMP

In a significant step toward digital transformation and transparent governance, the Union Minister of
Coal and Mines, Shri G. Kishan Reddy, launched two transformative digital platforms the KOYLA SHAKTI
Dashboard and the Coal Land Acquisition, Management, Portal (CLAMP) through video conference at
event held at New Delhi. The event marks another milestone in the Ministry’s journey toward efficiency,
transparency, and data-driven governance in the coal sector.

The occasion was graced by Shri Vikram Dev Dutt, Secretary, Ministry of Coal, Smt. Rupinder Brar,
Additional Secretary and Nominated Authority, and Shri Sanoj Kumar Jha, Additional Secretary, along
with senior officials of the Ministry, industry leaders, and key stakeholders from across the sector.

Speaking at the event, Shri G. Kishan Reddy, Union Minister of Coal and Mines, said that the launch of
the Koyla Shakti Dashboard marks a major step forward in integrating the entire coal value chain on a
unified digital platform. He noted that this innovative system will strengthen real-time coordination,
enhance transparency, and enable data-driven governance across the sector. The Minister emphasized
that Koyla Shakti will serve as the digital backbone of India’s coal ecosystem, advancing the
Government’s vision of Aatmanirbhar Bharat and “Minimum Government, Maximum Governance.”

Minister further added that the CLAMP represents another significant milestone in the Ministry’s efforts
to promote transparent, efficient, and citizen-centric digital governance. The portal, embodies the
Government’s commitment to enhancing accountability and reducing procedural delays in land
acquisition processes for coal-bearing areas, thereby ensuring equitable and time-bound compensation
and rehabilitation.

In his address, Shri Vikram Dev Dutt, Secretary, Ministry of Coal, highlighted that the Koyla Shakti
Dashboard and CLAMP exemplify the Ministry’s reform-oriented and futuristic approach. He stated that

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