Minister Inaugurates New Tech, Campaigns at SECL Mines
Union Minister of State Shri Satish Chandra Dubey visited SECL mines, inaugurating a low-height Continuous Miner at Chirimiri’s NCPH mine and a mechanical ventilator at Churcha mine. He praised the use of advanced technology to boost safe underground coal production, targeting 100 million tonnes by 2030.He also planted trees under ‘Ek Ped Maa Ke Naam’, inaugurated bio-toilets for women miners, and honoured workers. In Raipur, he met Chhattisgarh CM to discuss land acquisition for coal projects. ..
Coal Ministry to Launch Digital Exploration Module
The Ministry of Coal will unveil a digital Exploration Module on the Single Window Clearance System (SWCS) on 4 July 2025. Developed with CMPDIL, the module digitises the end-to-end coal exploration approval process—from submission to clearance—ensuring faster, transparent decision-making.This addition enhances SWCS, which already hosts Mining Plan, Mine Opening, and Clearance modules integrated with NSWS and PARIVESH. The portal has reduced proposal processing time by 50%, bolstering India’s energy security and e-governance vision. ..
Govt Launches 3-Month Financial Inclusion Drive
The Department of Financial Services has launched a 3-month nationwide campaign (July–Sept 2025) to saturate Financial Inclusion schemes at the Gram Panchayat and Urban Local Body levels. Key activities include opening bank accounts under PMJDY, enrolment in PMJJBY, PMSBY, and APY, and conducting digital fraud awareness sessions.The first day saw camps in over 2,000 GPs with enthusiastic public participation. The campaign targets all 2.7 lakh GPs and ULBs in India. ..
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