<p>New Delhi: The government on Tuesday said of the 28 coal mining projects identified to be operated through mining operators-cum-developers, 18 mines have been awarded to leading private firms.</p>.<p>The engagement of these mining developers-cum-operators (MDOs) promises to make substantial contributions to coal production, ensuring both enhanced output and operational excellence.</p>.<p>"Initially, CIL (Coal India) identified 15 coal mine projects with a combined capacity of 168 MT (million tonnes) for MDO implementation. This number has now expanded to 28 projects (18 opencast and 10 underground mines) with a total capacity of 257 MT.</p>.Govt to offer incentives for critical minerals extraction, source says.<p>As of today, 18 mines have been awarded to leading private parties, marking a significant milestone in this ambitious endeavour," the coal ministry said in a statement.</p>.<p>The primary goal of engaging MDOs is to significantly increase coal production by streamlining operations, enhancing productivity, and reducing mining costs.</p>.<p>These operators, selected through open global tenders, will oversee the entire mining process, from excavation and extraction to the delivery of coal, in line with the agreement, the statement said.</p>.<p>These MDOs are tasked with excavating, extracting, and delivering coal to CIL as per approved mining plans, thereby boosting domestic coal output.</p>.<p>By partnering with MDOs known for their advanced technological capabilities, CIL aims to modernise mining practices and improve operational efficiency. </p>
<p>New Delhi: The government on Tuesday said of the 28 coal mining projects identified to be operated through mining operators-cum-developers, 18 mines have been awarded to leading private firms.</p>.<p>The engagement of these mining developers-cum-operators (MDOs) promises to make substantial contributions to coal production, ensuring both enhanced output and operational excellence.</p>.<p>"Initially, CIL (Coal India) identified 15 coal mine projects with a combined capacity of 168 MT (million tonnes) for MDO implementation. This number has now expanded to 28 projects (18 opencast and 10 underground mines) with a total capacity of 257 MT.</p>.Govt to offer incentives for critical minerals extraction, source says.<p>As of today, 18 mines have been awarded to leading private parties, marking a significant milestone in this ambitious endeavour," the coal ministry said in a statement.</p>.<p>The primary goal of engaging MDOs is to significantly increase coal production by streamlining operations, enhancing productivity, and reducing mining costs.</p>.<p>These operators, selected through open global tenders, will oversee the entire mining process, from excavation and extraction to the delivery of coal, in line with the agreement, the statement said.</p>.<p>These MDOs are tasked with excavating, extracting, and delivering coal to CIL as per approved mining plans, thereby boosting domestic coal output.</p>.<p>By partnering with MDOs known for their advanced technological capabilities, CIL aims to modernise mining practices and improve operational efficiency. </p>