Coal Processing in Indian Context

Coal processing in the Indian context as projected till the turn of the country requires to be viewed in cons-ideration of the various factors viz. (i) the type and quality of coal likely to be available including its prod-uction source i.e. whether from underground or open cast mine; (ii) the reserve potential of coal resources that may
have to be progressively consumed by the consumer sectors; (iii) the coal demand forecast for the various sectors for tie-up with indigenous coal sources for such uses; (iv) industrial application prospects of new technologies since
developed (for maximised use of indigenous coal resource) etc.