NEW DELHI : The Coal Ministry has announced plans to infuse ₹26,000 crore into a series of expansive railway projects to establish comprehensive Multimodal connectivity.

Aligned with the strategic framework of the national coal logistic plan, these endeavors underscore the integration of first-mile connectivity (FMC) through strategically positioned railway sidings adjacent to coal mines. This strategic step is aimed at optimizing coal transportation and streamlining the loading process.

The Coal Ministry said that a total of 67 first-mile connectivity (FMC) Projects are in progress across Coal India Limited (CIL), Singareni Collieries Company Limited (SCCL), and Neyveli Lignite Corporation India Limited (NLCIL), totaling a capacity enhancement of 885 million tons. These projects are being executed in three phases, all aiming to achieve a mechanized handling capacity of approximately 1 billion tons of coal.

The Ministry states, “In line with the goal of PM Gatishakti, the Ministry of coal has undertaken railway projects costing Rs. 26,000 crore to develop Multimodal connectivity.”