COAL is the most important, abundant and affordable fossil fuel in India accounting 55% of the country’s Energy needs. The country’s industrial heritage was built upon indigenous Coal. The present alarming gap in demand and coal availability is increasing. In overall terms the gap between the projected demand of 980.50 Mt and the projected domestic availability of 715.0 Mt works out to 265.5 Mt in 2016-17. The gap comprises of 35.50 Mt of coking coal and 230.0 Mt of thermal coal. This requirement would need to be met through imports.
The projected gap and this coupled with rising cost of imported coal calls for a comprehensive study and critical examination as to why (challenges) production is not being achieved and how (strategies) to augment domestic coal production and overcome the hindrances in the development of coal sector which is so vital for the nation. The total coal traffic at ports is envisaged to be 305Mt in the year 2016-17, which includes 40Mt of indigenous coal for movement through coastal shipment. To ease out the load on railway infrastructure, development of alternative mode of transportation, particularly inland waterways have been identified as a thrust area.
Towards providing a platform for debating the relevant issues and come out with concrete suggestions and policy prescriptions to achieve the desired production build up, the India Energy Forum (IEF) jointly with Delhi Chapters of MGMI and Indian School of Mines Alumni Association, ISMAA, with active support from the concerned Ministries of the Central Govt. have decided to organize the “Coal Summit 2012 and Expo” on 18th - 19th Sept 2012 at The Ashok, New Delhi. An “EXPO” is being concurrently held and organized by TAFCON.
The theme of the Summit is “Coal: Bridging the Gap - Challenges and Strategies "The chosen objective is to minimize the demand- supply gap by addressing the impediments with suitable policy intervention, technological up-gradation, emphasis on infrastructure, speedy clearances and acquisitions involving environmental, forest and land from the concerned agencies and active participation of the State Govts.
The aim is to organize a meaningful and highly constructive conference and, more importantly to take the findings to Coal industry and the highest policy makers of the country for their consideration. A high powered organizing committee has been formed under the chairmanship of Mr S Narsing Rao, IAS , Chairman CIL with members drawn from all the important organizations which are directly or indirectly involved with the coal sector.
The Coal Summit will discuss related issues regarding Coal, Mining and Allied industry and present the same to the Ministry of Coal, Planning Commission, Ministry of Environment & Forests; an Agenda for accelerating the growth of the Sector. The earlier editions of the Summit were highly successful with large participation from abroad, in addition to Indian Corporates, medium and small scale industry.
The concurrent Expo is designed to provide an excellent business opportunity to the manufacturers of Coal, Mining and allied industry, to show case their technologies, new initiatives, products and services to the global audience. The event will be a unique platform for Entrepreneurs, Decision makers, Senior Government Officials, Investors, Industry leaders, Equipment suppliers, Miners, Engineers and Trade Delegates to congregate, brain storm, showcase and forge meaningful partnerships. Over 500 delegates and over 50 exhibitors from 20 Countries are expected to participate in the Conference and Expo.
The Expo is being organized by TAFCON, under the aegis of IEF, MGMI - Delhi Chapter and ISMAA. TAFCON have an experience and expertise of about six decades in organizing International Trade fairs and Conference in India & Overseas.
The organizers have already set in motion a promotion strategy to assemble an excellent participation in the Summit. All facilities for a perfect B2B interaction will be provided to participating organizations.
For further information, contact
Gaurav Gupta
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