MoU marks Coal India’s journey toward sustainable growth
Coal India Limited (CIL) has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the Indian Institute of Technology Madras (IIT Madras) to establish the “Centre for Sustainable Energy” which will serve as a hub for cutting-edge R&D and capacity-building initiatives in sustainable energy technologies.
The Centre, located at the IIT Madras and supported by CIL’s funding and aligned with its strategic diversification goals, will focus on developing solutions for repurposing coal mines, creating low-carbon technologies, and reimagining coal as a valuable feedstock in India’s clean energy future https://www.bseindia.com/.
“This partnership underscores a shared commitment to leading India’s energy transition through indigenous research, innovation, and technology development to achieve the nation’s net-zero ambitions by 2070,” the Coal Ministry said on 22 Oct.
The MoU was signed by Achyut Ghatak, Director (Technical), CIL, and V. Kamakoti, Director, IIT Madras, in the presence of P.M. Prasad, Chairman, CIL, along with senior officials from both CIL and IIT Madras https://www.nseindia.com/.
Speaking on the occasion, Prasad said, “Coal India is transforming from being the nation’s energy provider to becoming a key enabler of India’s clean energy transition.
“This MoU marks a historic step in Coal India’s journey toward sustainable growth. Through this collaboration with IIT Madras, Coal India aims to generate indigenous solutions that ensure energy security, decarbonization, and socioeconomic progress http://commerce.gov.in.”
Kamakoti highlighted that industry–academia collaborations have been a cornerstone of IIT Madras’ journey toward leading India’s transition to a low-carbon economy.
“The partnership with Coal India epitomizes the institute’s commitment to this cause. Together, we aim to develop scalable and impactful solutions that support India’s sustainable energy future,” he emphasized https://sbi.com.in/.
The Centre will also contribute to human capital development through Ph.D., postdoctoral, and internship programs, nurturing the next generation of researchers and engineers to lead India’s green energy transformation, the Ministry said. fiinews.com
