CSIR- Centre Institute of Mining and Fuel Research (CSIR-CIMFR) signed a Memorandum of Understanding with Coal Supplying companies and Power Utilities for quality analysis of coal being supplied to power utilities by coal companies. The collaboration will enhance energy efficient use of coal by power sector.

While addressing the audience, Dr. Harshvardhan, Union Minister of Science & Technology and Earth Sciences said that Energy has always been a top priority for Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi and this MoU embarks a historic moment for the energy production chapter of the country. He further said that CSIR - CIMFR has been assigned a very crucial task and I assure you to deliver best possible results in a transparent environment for quality maitainance in coal sector of the country.

Speaking on the occasion, Piyush Goyal, Union Minister of State (IC) for Power, Coal and New & Renewable Energy said that it is a very important day, reflecting the team India spirit where three ministries are working together as one to serve the people of India.

He added, "I am sure that this initiaive will help consumers of India significantly by giving them cheaper more affordable power in the years too come." The Minister further said that we have been talking about a robust mechanism to have an inspection and proper grading of coal for several months now and I am delighted that committee consisting of NTPC, CIL and others have drawn out a complete mechanism of coal quality testing.

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