Conservation of Coal

Coal is an exhaustible resource. It needs to be utilised judiciously. The following steps can go a long way in the conservation of coal in the country.

1. The coking and good quality coal should be reserved only for metallurgical industry.

2. Low grade coal should be washed and impurities removed by modern techniques.

3. Selective mining should be stopped by an act of law. All possible grades of coal should be obtained from all the mines.

4. Environmental safety laws should be effectively implemented.

5. The thermal power plants should be located at the pit-heads to enhance power generation.

6. The pilferages and theft of electricity should be minimised.

7. New reserves should be discovered.

8. The non-conventional sources of energy should be popularised.