Union Minister of Coal and Mines Launches KOYLA SHAKTI Dashboard and CLAMP Portal

IN NEWS: Union Minister of Coal and Mines Launches KOYLA SHAKTI Dashboard and CLAMP Portal

ANALYSIS

The Ministry of Coal has taken a major step toward digital transformation and transparent governance with the launch of two technology-driven initiatives — KOYLA SHAKTI Dashboard and the Coal Land Acquisition, Management, and Payment (CLAMP) Portal. The launch was conducted virtually by Union Minister of Coal and Mines, Shri G. Kishan Reddy, in New Delhi, marking a milestone in improving efficiency, accountability, and coordination in the coal sector.Both platforms have been designed to support the government’s vision of Aatmanirbhar Bharat and Minimum Government, Maximum Governance by fostering transparency, faster decision-making, and seamless coordination across multiple stakeholders involved in coal production, transportation, and utilization.

KEY POINTS OF THE INITIATIVE

1. KOYLA SHAKTI Dashboard (Smart Coal Analytics Dashboard – SCAD)
   • A unified digital platform integrating the entire coal value chain from mine to market.
   • Provides real-time monitoring of coal production, dispatch, logistics, and consumption.
   • Enables data-driven governance, optimizing resource allocation and strengthening supply chain management.
   • Enhances coordination among stakeholders such as coal companies, railways, ports, and power utilities.
   • Incorporates predictive analytics for demand forecasting and logistics planning.
   • Aims to ensure transparency, operational efficiency, and standardized data reporting across departments.
   • Developed by the Ministry of Coal, it integrates data from:
     • Coal producing companies and private miners
     • Central ministries (Coal, Railways, Power, Finance, Ports, Road Transport, etc.)
     • State departments managing coal operations (E-khanij platforms)
     • Power generation companies and industrial consumers
     • Port authorities and handling terminals
2. CLAMP Portal (Coal Land Acquisition, Management & Payment System)
   • A digital platform to streamline land acquisition, compensation, and rehabilitation processes in coal-bearing areas.
   • Acts as a centralized repository of land records, ensuring data integration and transparency.
   • Digitizes the entire workflow, from uploading land details to disbursing compensation.
   • Aims to reduce procedural delays and ensure equitable, time-bound compensation for affected individuals.
   • Enhances inter-agency coordination between coal PSUs and government departments.

SIGNIFICANCE

• Represents a paradigm shift toward digital governance in India’s coal sector.
• Enhances operational transparency and minimizes manual intervention.
• Facilitates faster decision-making through real-time analytics and integrated dashboards.
• Strengthens the coal sector’s efficiency and accountability, crucial for India’s energy security.
• Supports policy and process reforms to improve the country’s overall resource management framework.

STATEMENTS BY OFFICIALS

• Shri G. Kishan Reddy, Union Minister of Coal and Mines:
  “KOYLA SHAKTI will serve as the digital backbone of India’s coal ecosystem, integrating the entire value chain and enhancing transparency and data-driven governance.”
• Shri Vikram Dev Dutt, Secretary, Ministry of Coal:
  “These platforms represent a reform-oriented approach aimed at improving transparency, accountability, and operational efficiency.”
• Smt. Rupinder Brar, Additional Secretary:
  “KOYLA SHAKTI ensures seamless data integration across the coal value chain, improving coordination and enabling predictive analytics for better planning.”

STATIC INFORMATION (FOR EXAM CONTEXT)

• Ministry Concerned: Ministry of Coal, Government of India
• Union Minister: Shri G. Kishan Reddy
• Dashboard Name: KOYLA SHAKTI – Smart Coal Analytics Dashboard (SCAD)
• Associated Portal: CLAMP – Coal Land Acquisition, Management & Payment Portal
• Objective: Enhance transparency, accountability, and efficiency in India’s coal ecosystem through digital integration.
• Aligned Government Vision: Aatmanirbhar Bharat, Minimum Government, Maximum Governance
• Associated Stakeholders: Coal India Ltd, Nominated Authority, State Governments, Railways, Power Sector, and Industry Users

Updated – 29 Oct 2025 ; 8:23 PM | PIB

Source:Press Information Bureau – Ministry of Coal and Mines, Government of India