On November 18, 2025, Union Minister of Coal & Mines, Shri G. Kishan Reddy, inaugurated the Coal India Limited (CIL) pavilion at the India International Trade Fair (IITF) 2025, located at Bharat Mandapam, New Delhi. Additional Secretary, Ministry of Coal and Chairman, CIL, Shri Sanoj Kumar Jha, Joint Secretary Ministry of Coal Shri Sanjeev Kumar Kassi, Joint Secretary, Ministry of Coal, Shri Lakhpat Singh Choudhary and other senior officers of the Ministry of Coal and CIL were present on the occasion.
The CIL pavilion showcases India’s progress in energy security, diversification projects, and sustainable practices. Exhibits include Opencast Mining method, Artificial Intelligence in Coal Mining, the Integrated Command and Control Centre (ICCC) at CIL Subsidiaries Headquarters, and Virtual Reality (VR) demonstrations for safety and operational training. The pavilion also highlights the Ministry of Coal’s coal gasification initiative, CSR initiatives, eco-tourism initiatives, and strategic efforts to acquire critical minerals like lithium and cobalt. The IITF serves as a platform for CIL to engage with stakeholders and promote transparency. The press release was issued by Shuhaib T / Durgesh Kumar, Release ID: 2191136 with a Visitor Counter of : 3065
Key Entities Referenced
Ministry of Coal: Indian government ministry responsible for the development and regulation of coal and lignite resources.
Coal India Limited (CIL): Indian state-owned coal mining company.
India International Trade Fair (IITF) 2025: Annual trade fair in New Delhi that showcases India's progress in various industries.
G Kishan Reddy: Union Minister of Coal & Mines who inaugurated the Coal India Pavilion in IITF.
New Delhi: Location of the India International Trade Fair (IITF) 2025.
Ministry of Coal
Union Minister of Coal and Mines Shri G
Kishan Reddy Inaugurates Coal India Pavilion
in IITF
Posted On: 18 NOV 2025 1:16PM by PIB Delhi
Union Minister of Coal & Mines, Shri G. Kishan Reddy, inaugurated the Coal India Limited (CIL)
pavilion today at the India International Trade Fair (IITF) 2025, being held at Bharat Mandapam,
New Delhi. Additional Secretary, Ministry of Coal and Chairman, CIL, Shri Sanoj Kumar Jha, Joint
Secretary Ministry of Coal Shri Sanjeev Kumar Kassi, Joint Secretary, Ministry of Coal, Shri Lakhpat
Singh Choudhary and other senior officers of the Ministry of Coal and CIL were present on the
occasion.
The CIL pavilion highlights India's progress in energy security, diversification projects and
sustainable practices drawing attention from visitors. The pavilion showcases Opencast Mining
method, Use of Artificial Intelligence in Coal Mining, functioning of Integrated Command and
Control Centre (ICCC) at Headquarters of CIL Subsidiaries. The Use of artificial intelligence has
enhanced operational efficiencies and safety compliances. Live demonstration of Virtual Reality (VR)
as immersive technology, primarily for safety and operational training is organized in the pavilion.
VR offers a safe, cost-effective and highly engaging alternative to traditional training methods in a
hazardous environment.A significant part of the pavilion highlights the Ministry of Coal's coal gasification initiative as a key
enabler of India's transition towards clean coal along with CSR initiatives. The pavilion also
showcases eco-tourism initiatives upholding principles of ecological restoration. CIL's strategic
initiatives to acquire critical minerals such as lithium and cobalt, both domestically and
internationally, were also featured. This approach aims to reduce India's import dependency on these
vital resources, supporting the growth of various industries reliant on such minerals.
The IITF serves as a valuable platform for CIL to engage with stakeholders, industry partners and the
public, promoting transparency and awareness of its role in nation building. The Ministry of Coal and
CIL remain committed to ensuring energy security and advancing India's journey towards sustainable,
self-reliant growth.
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Shuhaib T / Durgesh Kumar
(Release ID: 2191136) Visitor Counter : 3065
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