Summary
It recommends modernising these plants to increase the production of higher‑quality coal within India.
Upgrading the infrastructure aims to improve efficiency and reduce reliance on imported coal.
Key Points
4 points1
Many coal cleaning facilities have exceeded their intended operational lifespan.
2
Legacy technology restricts the production of high‑quality coal.
3
The committee advises modernising the infrastructure to boost domestic high‑quality coal output.
4
Improved plants could enhance efficiency and lessen the need for imported coal.
New Words to Learn
7 wordsStanding Committee on Coal, Mines and Steel
a permanent group of government members who study coal, mining and steel matters
operational lifespan
the time a machine is expected to work well
legacy technology
old equipment that is no longer the best
higher‑quality coal
coal that burns cleaner and is better for use
domestic
produced inside the country
infrastructure
the big buildings, machines and systems needed for a process
efficiency
doing something with less waste or effort
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