Source: PIB
Context:
The Union Minister of Coal and Mines, Shri G. Kishan Reddy, launched two major digital platforms — KOYLA SHAKTI Dashboard and Coal Land Acquisition, Management Portal (CLAMP) — marking a significant step towards digitization and transparent governance in India’s coal sector.
Objective:
To enhance efficiency, transparency, and data-driven governance across the coal value chain, aligning with the Government’s vision of Aatmanirbhar Bharat and Minimum Government, Maximum Governance.
KOYLA SHAKTI Dashboard
- A comprehensive digital platform integrating the entire coal value chain — from production and logistics to consumption — on a unified, real-time interface.
- Facilitates real-time coordination between coal companies, railways, ports, and power utilities.
- Promotes data-driven governance and predictive analytics for better demand forecasting and supply chain optimization.
Key Features:
- Unified Visibility: Consolidates data from multiple stakeholders — ministries, PSUs, private miners, ports, and power companies.
- Real-Time Monitoring: Tracks coal production, dispatch, and logistics operations continuously.
- Data-Driven Decision Making: Enables evidence-based policy and operational management.
- Transparency and Accountability: Improves visibility across government and industry partners.
- Operational Efficiency: Reduces manual processes, enhances response time, and minimizes reporting errors.
- Policy Planning & Forecasting: Supports strategic decisions with analytical insights.
CLAMP (Coal Land Acquisition, Management Portal):
- A unified digital platform designed to streamline land acquisition, compensation, and rehabilitation & resettlement (R&R) in coal-bearing areas.
- Functions as a centralized repository of land records, improving coordination among agencies and ensuring time-bound compensation.
- Aims to reduce procedural delays, promote transparency, and ensure equitable outcomes for affected communities.
