Bhubaneswar, June 1 -- union Coal Minister G. Kishan Reddy on Monday conducted a comprehensive review of the performance of Public Sector Undertakings (PSUs) and private sector entities operating in Odisha under the administrative control of the Ministries of Coal and Mines.

Chairing a high-level review meeting, the minister assessed the functioning of coal and mining sector organisations in the state, with a focus on enhancing coal production, strengthening evacuation infrastructure, expediting project implementation, promoting diversification into clean energy, and ensuring sustainable mining practices.

Reddy emphasized the need to align mining activities with the Central Government's vision of bolstering the country's energy security w...