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Why in news?
The Ministry of Coal is Set to Launch “Koyla Shakti” Dashboard for real-time monitoring and analysis of coal sector operations.
- Koyla Shakti – It is a Smart Coal Analytics Dashboard for real-time monitoring and analysis of coal sector operations.
- Developed by – Ministry of Coal.
- Purpose – The dashboard is designed to provide a unified interface for monitoring coal production, supply, and logistics.
Key Features
- Integrating various stakeholders – It serves as a centralized digital platform integrating data from multiple stakeholders, including:
- Coal producing companies and private miners
- Central Ministries and Departments such as Coal, Railways, Power, Finance, Ports, Shipping & Waterways, and Road Transport & Highways
- State Departments managing coal production (E-khanij platforms)
- Power generation companies and other industrial coal consumers
- Port authorities and private coal-handling terminals
- Data-Driven Decision Making – Analytical tools to support evidence-based policy formulation and management decisions.
- Incident Response – Timely alerts and notifications enabling faster resolution of operational challenges.
- Standardized metrics and reporting formats – To ensure consistency across stakeholders.
- Incident alerts / operational disruptions - Faster response to logistic or supply‐chain breakdowns.
- Operational Efficiency – Simplification of monitoring and reporting, minimizing manual errors.
- Scalability - The system is designed to integrate further data sets and digital systems in the future.
- Transparency & Accountability – Enhanced visibility of performance indicators for all stakeholders.
- Policy Planning & Forecasting – Analytical insights to support demand forecasting and strategic planning.
- Goal –To enhance efficiency, transparency, and data-driven decision-making within India's coal sector.
- Alings with – The launch of Koyla Shakti aligning with the Digital India vision and reinforcing India’s journey towards Atmanirbhar Bharat and long-term energy security.
Reference
PIB | Ministry of Coal is Set to Launch “Koyla Shakti”
