New Delhi: The Ministry of Coal (MoC) is steadfast in its commitment to advancing the Make in India agenda within the coal mining sector, aligning with the overarching vision of Atma Nirbhar Bharat. Recognizing the pivotal role of indigenous manufacturing and self-reliance, the MoC has been actively engaging with stakeholders to implement policies and initiatives aimed at nurturing domestic production and fostering innovation.
In collaboration with Coal India Ltd (CIL), the MoC has introduced various measures to promote indigenous manufacturing and bolster local suppliers. Domestic manufacturers are being provided opportunities to demonstrate their capabilities through trial orders at CIL, thereby contributing to the advancement of the coal mining sector. Trial tenders have been initiated for a range of equipment, including wheel dozers, crawler dozers, motor graders, and tyre handlers, among others, opening avenues for domestic manufacturers to participate and enrich the sector’s growth.
Moreover, the Ministry of Coal is working closely with Central Public Sector Enterprises (CPSEs) to streamline procurement processes and offer incentives for domestic manufacturers. Notably, relaxations in Security Deposit, Liquidated Damages, and Risk Purchase have been integrated into trial orders, fostering an enabling environment for the emergence of new sources.
Additionally, the government has mandated the incorporation of Preferential Purchase Policy – Make in India (PPP-MII) guidelines issued by the Department for Promotion of Industry and Internal Trade (DPIIT) in all tenders. This policy prioritizes Class-I Local Suppliers, further incentivizing domestic manufacturing and fortifying self-reliance in the coal mining domain.
Presently, Coal India Limited boasts a fleet comprising 4,120 indigenous Heavy Earth Moving Machinery (HEMM) units of various types and capacities, out of a total fleet strength of 4,747. Looking ahead, tentative projections indicate a future requirement of indigenous HEMM within CIL to reach 19,035 units, against an overall requirement of 20,155 units.
The Ministry has mandated the adoption of several recommendations put forth by committees on Make in India initiatives, which have been implemented by Coal India Limited (CIL). These include relaxed Minimum guaranteed availability for High-Capacity equipment in future trial tenders, provenness criteria relaxations for indigenously manufacturing globally operated models, separate trial tenders for newly developed indigenous Mass Production Technology (MPT) equipment without provenness in Underground (UG) Mines with relaxation in clauses, and provision for manufacturers to participate in the Revenue Sharing Model of Mine Development cum Operator (MDO) tenders in Open Cast (OC) Mines.
