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PIB Press Releases
Ministry of Coal Unveils Landmark Report on Overburden Utilization in Coal Sector
In a major step towards sustainable resource management, the Ministry of Coal, under the leadership of Union Minister Shri G. Kishan Reddy, today unveiled the High-Powered Expert Committee’s (HPEC) report on the Gainful Utilization of Overburden (OB) in the coal sector. The report was presented during the Half-Yearly Review of the Coal Sector at Sushma Swaraj Bhawan, New Delhi. The event was attended by Union Minister of State for Coal & Mines, Shri Satish Chandra Dubey, Secretary of the Ministry of Coal Shri Vikram Dev Dutt, and senior officials from coal and lignite public sector undertakings (PSUs). Overburden, which includes soil, rock, and minerals removed during mining operations, has long been viewed as a waste product. However, the HPEC report redefines this narrative by highlighting the potential of OB as a valuable resource. The committee, which includes experts from five central ministries, NITI Aayog, and coal companies, was tasked with exploring innovative ways to repurpose OB in line with sustainable development goals. Transforming Waste into Wealth The HPEC report advocates a ‘Whole Mining’ approach, which integrates OB into the economic value chain. Key recommendations include processing OB to produce Manufactured-Sand (M-Sand), which is in high demand in the construction sector. …
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Prime Minister Office (PMO)
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PMO India
Dr MS Swaminathan to be awarded Bharat Ratna: PM
The Prime Minister, Shri Narendra Modi, today posted on X that Dr MS Swaminathan, known for his pivotal role in the Green Revolution, will be conferred the highest civilian award, Bharat Ratna
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PIB Press Releases
Prime Minister hails commencement of oil production from deepwater Krishna Godavari basin
Shri Narendra Modi applauded the first oil production commencing from the complex and difficult deepwater Krishna Godavari basin (KG-DWN-98/2 Block, situated off the coast of the Bay of Bengal)
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PMO India
Rajasthan CM and Deputy CMs call on PM
"CM of Rajasthan, Shri Bhajanlal Sharma, along with Deputy CMs, Diya Kumari and Prem Chand Bairwa called on PM Narendra Modi."
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PMO India
PM expresses deep grief on passing away of visionary ophthalmologist and founder of Sankara Nethralaya, Dr. SS Badrinath
The Prime Minister, Shri Narendra Modi has expressed deep grief on the passing away of visionary ophthalmologist and founder of Sankara Nethralaya, Dr. SS Badrinath
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PMO India
PM congratulates Neeraj Chopra for winning the Gold at the World Athletics Championships
The Prime Minister, Shri Narendra Modi has congratulated Neeraj Chopra for winning the Gold at the World Athletics Championships
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PMO India
PM lauds all those working towards protecting the habitat of lions on the occasion of World Lion Day
The Prime Minister, Shri Narendra Modi has lauded the dedication of all those working towards protecting the habitat of lions on the occasion of World Lion Day
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Press Information Bureau (PIB)
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PIB Press Releases
Sangeet Natak Akademi to organize ‘Shakti – Festival of Music and Dance’ at seven different Shaktipeeths in the country from 9th to 17th April
To rejuvenate the Temple Traditions in the country Sangeet Natak Akademi, under the series of Kala Pravah, is organizing the festival under the title ‘Shakti a festival of music and dance’ during the holy Navaratri
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State Bank of India (SBI)
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SBI
CCI imposes a penalty on seven entities for bid-rigging in the tender of the State Bank of India
The Competition Commission of India (‘CCI’) passed a final order against seven entities for indulging in an anti-competitive agreement for the supply of signages for branches/offices/ATMs of State Bank of India (SBI)
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SBI
Sale of Electoral Bonds at Authorized Branches of State Bank of India (SBI)
State Bank of India (SBI), in the XXI Phase of sale, has been authorised to issue and encash Electoral Bonds through its 29 Authorized Branches (as per the list enclosed below) w.e.f. 01.07.2022 to 10.07.2022
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SBI
State Bank of India(SBI) announces its partnership with edX
State Bank of India (SBI) through its Strategic Training Unit is proud to announce a partnership with edX. As part of the agreement between the State Bank of India, a leading Banking & Financial service group in India, and edX, the trusted platform for learning
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SBI
Sale of Electoral Bonds at Authorised Branches of State Bank of India (SBI)
The Government of India has notified the Electoral Bond Scheme 2018 vide Gazette Notification No. 20 dated 02nd January 2018
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