Ministry of Coal holds two-day Chintan Shivir at Manesar
The Ministry of Coal's two-day Chintan Shivir at Manesar, Gurugram, chaired by Union Minister G. Kishan Reddy, concluded on 6 January 2026 with a review of coal-sector reforms.
Summary
The Ministry of Coal held a two-day Chintan Shivir on 5â6 January 2026 at Manesar, Gurugram, chaired by Union Minister of Coal and Mines G. Kishan Reddy and co-chaired by Minister of State Satish Chandra Dubey. Coal Secretary Vikram Dev Dutt, the Coal India chairman and CMDs of all coal and lignite PSUs reviewed reforms and a roadmap for energy security. Dubey highlighted better coal stocks at power plants, lower coal imports and foreign-exchange savings, and a growing contribution from captive and commercial coal blocks.
Key facts
- Dates
- 5â6 January 2026
- Venue
- Manesar, Gurugram (Haryana)
- Chair
- G. Kishan Reddy, Union Minister of Coal and Mines
- Co-chair
- Satish Chandra Dubey, MoS
- Highlights
- Lower coal imports; more output from captive and commercial blocks
Practice MCQs 1 questions
Where did the Ministry of Coal hold its two-day Chintan Shivir on 5â6 January 2026?
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Correct answer: C â Manesar, Gurugram
PIB (Ministry of Coal): the Chintan Shivir was held on 5â6 January 2026 at Manesar, Gurugram.