On January 21, 2022, government launched a portal called “Koyla Darpan” for sharing Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) related to the Coal Sector.

Key Facts

• Koyla Darpan portal was inaugurated by Coal Secretary Dr Anil Kumar Jain.
• Portal has been following KPIs, as an initial step:

1. Coal or Lignite Production
2. Coal or Lignite Offtake
3. Central Sector Schemes
4. Exploration Data
5. Status of Coal Stock in Thermal Power Plants
6. Allocation of Blocks (CMSP/MMDR)
7. Infrastructure Projects
8. Monitoring of Major Coal Mines (CIL)
9. Coal Price.

• The portal can be accessed through the website of Ministry of Coal, for maximum public outreach.

Which ministry launched this portal?

Ministry of coal, launched the Koyla Darpan portal.

Ministry of Coal

The Indian ministry of coal is headquartered in New Delhi. It is held by Cabinet Minister Pralhad Joshi. Ministry is charged with exploration of coal and lignite reserves in India, supply, production, distribution and price of coal through government-owned corporations Coal India Limited & its subsidiaries, and Neyveli Lignite Corporation. Ministry also manages 49 percent equity participation in Singareni Collieries Company of Union Government, in which 51% equity is held by State Government of Telangana.