Coal, Mines and Steel

To consider and adopt Memorandum No. 1 regarding selection of subjects for examination during the year 2026-27 and to decide the future programme of work of the Committee.

Oral evidence of the representatives of Ministry of Mines, NALCO and HCL on the subject ‘Measures to curb Illegal Mining of Minerals and Metals in the Country’

Consideration and adoption of the Draft Report on the subject ‘KABIL: India’s quest for Global Critical Minerals.’

i) Briefing by the representatives of the Ministry of Steel, Steel Authority of India Ltd. (SAIL) and National Mineral Development Corporation Ltd. (NMDC Ltd.) on the subject ‘Promotion of R&D in Iron and Steel Sector.’ ii) Interaction with the private sector on the subject ‘Promotion of R&D in Iron and Steel Sector.’

Consideration and adoption of the Draft Report on the subject ‘Infrastructure Development to Augment Washed Coal Production.’

i) Oral evidence of the representatives of the Ministry of Coal on the subject ‘Role of Coal and Lignite Companies towards Aatmanirbhar Bharat’ ii) Interaction with the private sector on the subject ‘Role of Coal and Lignite Companies towards Aatmanirbhar Bharat’

i) Consideration and adoption of the Draft Report on the subject ‘Aatmanirbharta in Steel Sector and Roadmap for ‘Made in India’ Steel Production.’ ii) Consideration and adoption of the Draft Action Taken Report on Eighteenth Report on Demands for Grants (2026-27) of the Ministry of Coal. iii) Consideration and adoption of the Draft Action Taken Report on Nineteenth Report on Demands for Grants (2026-27) of the Ministry of Mines.

Briefing by the representatives of the Ministry of Steel on the subject ‘Environmental Issues related to Steel Plants’.

Briefing by the representatives of the Ministry of Steel & RINL on the subject ‘Review of functioning of Rashtriya Ispat Nigam Limited (RINL)’.

Oral evidence of the representatives of the Ministry of Power and Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change on the subject ‘Coal Block Auction & Allocation Process-A Review.’

Oral evidence of the representatives of the Ministry of Coal on the subject ‘Coal Block Auction & Allocation Process-A Review.’

Oral evidence of the representatives of the Ministry of Power; and Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change on the subject ‘Coal Block Auction & Allocation Process-A Review.’

Oral evidence of the representatives of the Ministry of Coal on the subject ‘Coal Block Auction & Allocation Process-A Review.’

Oral evidence of the representatives of the Ministry of Power and Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change on the subject ‘Coal Block Auction & Allocation Process-A Review.’

Oral evidence of the representatives of the Ministry of Coal on the subject ‘Coal Block Auction & Allocation Process-A Review.’

Consideration and adoption of the Draft Report on the subject ‘National Mineral Exploration Trust (NMET) – Performance and Review.

Consideration and adoption of the following Draft Reports on Demands for Grants (2026-27) pertaining to the Ministries of : (i) Coal; (ii) Mines; and, (iii) Steel

Oral evidence of the representatives of the Ministry of Coal on the subject ‘Infrastructure Development to Augment Washed Coal Production’

Oral evidence of the representatives of the Ministry of Steel on Demands for Grants (2026-27)

Oral evidence of the representatives of the Ministry of Coal on Demands for Grants (2026-27)

Briefing by the representatives of the Ministry of Coal on the subject ‘Coal Block Auction & Allocation process – A Review.’

Oral evidence of the representatives of the Ministry of Mines on the subject ‘National Mineral Exploration Trust (NMET) – Performance and Review’

Interaction with the representatives of the AIIFA Sustainable Steel Manufacturers Association on the subject “Aatmanirbharta in Steel Sector and Roadmap for ‘Made in India’ Steel Production.”

Briefing by the representatives of the Ministry of Steel on the subject “Aatmanirbharta in Steel Sector and Roadmap for ‘Made in India’ Steel Production.”

i) Consideration and adoption of the Draft Report on the subject ‘Self-Reliance in Minerals and Metals’ pertaining to the Ministry of Mines. ii) Consideration and adoption of the Draft Action Taken Report on Seventh Report on the subject ‘Implementation and Utilization of District Mineral Foundation (DMF) Fund, Pradhan Mantri Khanij Kshetra Kalyan Yojana (PMKKKY) - A Review’ pertaining to the Ministry of Mines.

Briefing by the representatives of the Ministry of Coal on the subject ‘Infrastructure development to augment washed coal production.’

Consideration and adoption of the Draft Report on the subject ‘Expediting and Simplifying the Environment and Forest Clearance Process for Coal Mining Projects’ pertaining to the Ministry of Coal.

Consideration and adoption of the Draft Action Taken Reports on Demands for Grants (2025-26) pertaining to the Ministries of (i) Coal (ii) Mines; and (iii) Steel.

Oral evidence of the representatives of the Ministry of Steel on the subject “Organisational Structure and Performance of Steel Authority of India Limited (SAIL)-A Review.”

Interaction with the representatives of the Indian Steel Association on the subject “Aatmanirbharta in Steel Sector and Roadmap for ‘Made in India’ Steel production.”

Briefing by the representatives of the Ministry of Mines on the subject “KABIL: India Quest for Global Critical Minerals?”

Briefing by the representatives of the Ministry of Coal on the subject “Role of Coal and Lignite Companies towards Aatmanirbhar Bharat” with specific reference to Singareni Collieries Company Limited (SCCL) and Neyveli Lignite Corporation India Limited (NLCIL)

Briefing by the representatives of the Ministry of Steel on the subject “Organisational Structure and Performance of Steel Authority of India Limited (SAIL)-A Review.”

Oral evidence of the representatives of the Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change and Ministry of Coal on the subject “Expediting and Simplifying the Environment and Forest Clearance Process for Mining Projects.”

Briefing by the representatives of the Ministry of Coal on the subject “Expediting and Simplifying the Environment and Forest Clearance Process for Mining Projects.”

Consideration and adoption of the following Draft Action Taken Reports on Demands for Grants (2024-2025) pertaining to the Ministries of Coal, Mines and Steel.

Briefing by the representatives of the Ministry of Mines on the subject “National Mineral Exploration Trust (NMET)- Performance and Review.”

Briefing by the representatives of the CII, FICCI, ASSOCHAM and PHDCCI on the subject “Self-reliance in Minerals and Metals.”

Oral evidence of the representatives of the Ministry of Finance (Department of Revenue), Ministry of Heavy Industries and Ministry of Ports, Shipping and Waterways on the subject “Steel Scrap Recycling Policy.”

Oral evidence of the representatives of the Ministry of Steel and NITI Aayog on the subject “Steel Scrap Recycling Policy.”

Oral evidence of the representatives of the Ministry of Mines, Geological Survey of India (GSI) and Indian Bureau of Mines (IBM) on the subject ‘Self Reliance in Minerals and Metals.’

Briefing by the representatives of the Ministry of Steel and Ministry of Road Transport and Highways on the subject “Steel Scrap Policy.”

Briefing by the representatives of the Ministry of Mines on the subject “Self-reliance in Minerals and Metals.”

Oral evidence of the representatives of the Ministry of Steel on the subject ‘Status of Greenfield and Brownfield Projects of Steel PSUs.’

Consideration and adoption of the Draft Report on the subject “Implementation and Utilization of District Mineral Foundation (DMF) Fund, Pradhan Mantri Khanij Kshetra Kalyan Yojana (PMKKKY) – A Review.”

Consideration and adoption of the Draft Report on the subject “Implementation and Utilization of District Mineral Foundation (DMF) Fund, Pradhan Mantri Khanij Kshetra Kalyan Yojana (PMKKKY) – A Review.”

Oral evidence of the representatives of the Ministry of Coal on the subject ‘Production of Coal and Lignite-Projection and Planning.’

Consideration and adoption of the following Draft Reports on Demands for Grants (2025-26) pertaining to the Ministries of : (i) Mines; and (ii) Steel.

Oral evidence of the representatives of the Ministry of Mines regarding examination of the subject “Implementation and Utilization of District Mineral Foundation (DMF) Fund, Pradhan Mantri Khanij Kshetra Kalyan Yojana (PMKKKY) – A Review and Social Security for contract workers and their relief and rehabilitation.”

Oral evidence of the representatives of the Ministry of Steel on Demands for Grants (2025-26).

Oral evidence of the representatives of the Ministry of Coal on Demands for Grants (2025-26).

Oral evidence of the representatives of the Ministry of Mines on Demands for Grants (2025-26).

Review of Steel Policy and its Impact on Development of Steel Sector including R&D skill development etc with specific reference to RINL

Consideration and adoption of the following Draft Reports on Demands for Grants (2024-25) pertaining to the Ministries of : (i) Coal; (ii) Steel; and , (iii) Mines

(i) Briefing by the representatives of the Ministry of Coal on organization, policies and programmes of the Ministry as well as the overall performance of the Coal sector. (ii) Oral evidence of the representatives of the Ministry of Coal on Demands for Grants (2024-25).

(i) Briefing by the representatives of the Ministry of Mines on organization, policies and programmes of the Ministry as well as the overall performance of the Mines sector. (ii) Oral evidence of the representatives of the Ministry of Mines on Demands for Grants (2024-25).

(i) Briefing by the representatives of the Ministry of Steel on organization, policies and programmes of the Ministry as well as the overall performance of the Steel Sector, and

(ii) Oral evidence of the representatives of the Ministry of Steel on Demands for Grants (2024-25).

To consider and adopt Memorandum No. 1 regarding selection of subjects for examination during the year 2024-25 and to decide the future programme of work of the Committee.

To consider Memorandum No. 1 regarding selection of subjects for examination during the year 2023-2024 and to decide the future programme of work of the Committee.

Consideration and adoption of the following Draft Reports: i. Action Taken by the Government on the Observations/ Recommendations contained in the 36th Report (17th Lok Sabha) on the subject “Skill Development in Steel Sector” relating to the Ministry of Steel; ii. Action Taken by the Government on the Observations/ Recommendations contained in the 37th Report (17th Lok Sabha) on the subject “Import of Coal – Trends and Issue of Self Reliance” relating to the Ministry of Coal; iii. Action Taken by the Government on the Observations/ Recommendations contained in the 38th Report (17th Lok Sabha) on Demands for Grants (2023-24) relating to the Ministry of Coal; iv. Action Taken by the Government on the Observations/ Recommendations contained in the 39th Report (17th Lok Sabha) on Demands for Grants (2023-24) relating to the Ministry of Mines; v. Action Taken by the Government on the Observations/ Recommendations contained in the 40th Report (17th Lok Sabha) on Demands for Grants (2023-24) relating to the Ministry of Steel;

Consideration and adoption of the following Draft Reports: (i) Demands for Grants (2023-24) pertaining to the Ministry of Coal; (ii) Demands for Grants (2023-24) pertaining to the Ministry of Mines; (iii) Demands for Grants (2023-24) pertaining to the Ministry of Steel.

Oral evidence of the representatives of the Ministry of Coal on Demands for Grants (2023-24).

Oral evidence of the representatives of the Ministry of Steel on Demands for Grants (2023-24).

Oral evidence of the representatives of the Ministry of Mines on Demands for Grants (2023-24).

To consider Memorandum No. 1 regarding selection of subjects for examination during the year 2022-2023 and to decide the future programme of work of the Committee.

Oral evidence of the representatives of the Ministry of Coal on the subject “Import of Coal-Trends and issue of Self-Reliance”.

Evidence of the representatives of the Ministry of Steel and Ministry of Skill Development and Entrepreneurship on the subject “Skill Development in Steel Sector.”

Evidence of the representatives of the Ministry of Steel and Ministry of Skill Development and Entrepreneurship on the subject Skill Development in Steel Sector.

Consideration and adoption of the Draft Reports on the following subjects i Demands for Grants pertaining to the Ministry of Steel ii Demands for Grants pertaining to the Ministry of Mines iii Demands for Grants pertaining to the Ministry of Coal and iv Development of Aluminium and Copper Industries in the Country pertaining to the Ministry of Mines.

Oral evidence of the representatives of the Ministry of Coal on Demands for Grants (2022-23)

Oral evidence of the representatives of the Ministry of Steel on Demands for Grants (2022-23).

Oral evidence of the representatives of the Ministry of Mines on Demands for Grants (2022-23)

Oral evidence of the representatives of the Ministry of Mines in connection with examination of the subject “Development of Aluminium and Copper Industries in the Country”.

Consideration and adoption of the draft Report on Action Taken by the Government on the Observations/Recommendations contained in the Twenty First Report of the Standing Committee on Coal and Steel (Seventeenth Lok Sabha) on “Safety Management and Practices in Steel PSUs” pertaining to the Ministry of Steel.

Discussion with the representatives of the Ministry of Coal and Directorate General of Mines Safety [DGMS] (Ministry of Labour & Employment) on the subject “Safety in Coal Mines”.

Discussion with the representatives of the Ministry of Coal and Directorate General of Mines Safety [DGMS] (Ministry of Labour & Employment) on the subject “Safety in Coal Mines”.

Discussion with the representatives of the Ministry of Coal and Directorate General of Mines Safety [DGMS] (Ministry of Labour & Employment) on the subject “Safety in Coal Mines”.

Briefing by the representatives of the Ministry of Mines on the subject “Mineral Exploration Activities in North Eastern States and its overall impact on development of the region”.

Consideration and adoption of the following Draft Reports: (i) Safety Management and Practices in Steel PSUs pertaining to the Ministry of Steel; (ii) Action Taken by the Government on the Observations/ Recommendations contained in the 16th Report (17th Lok Sabha) on Demands for Grants (2021-22) pertaining to the Ministry of Coal; (iii) Action Taken by the Government on the Observations/ Recommendations contained in the 17th Report (17th Lok Sabha) on Demands for Grants (2021-22) pertaining to the Ministry of Mines; (iv) Action Taken by the Government on the Observations/ Recommendations contained in the 18th Report (17th Lok Sabha) on Demands for Grants (2021-22) pertaining to the Ministry of Steel; (v) Action Taken by the Government on the Observations/ Recommendations contained in the 19th Report (17th Lok Sabha) on the subject Coal Conservation and Development of Infrastructure for Transportation of Coal Across the Country pertaining to the Ministry of Coal; and (vi) Action Taken by the Government on the Observations/ Recommendations contained in the 20th Report (17th Lok Sabha) on the subject Development of Leased Out Iron Ore Mines and Optimum Capacity Utilization pertaining to the Ministry of Steel.

Briefing by the representatives of Ministry of Steel on the subject, Status of Greenfield and Brownfield Projects of Steel PSUs with specific reference to SAIL, RINL and NMDC Ltd

“Safety in Coal Mines” with specific reference to Northern Coalfields Limited (NCL) and Western Coalfields Limited (WCL).

Consideration and adoption of the Draft Reports on the following subjects: (i) Coal Conservation and Development of Infrastructure for Transportation of Coal Across the Country pertaining to the Ministry of Coal; and (ii) Development of Leased Out Iron Ore Mines and Optimum Capacity Utilization pertaining to the Ministry of Steel.

Consideration and adoption of the Draft Reports on the following subjects: (i) Coal Conservation and Development of Infrastructure for Transportation of Coal Across the Country pertaining to the Ministry of Coal; and (ii) Development of Leased Out Iron Ore Mines and Optimum Capacity Utilization pertaining to the Ministry of Steel.

Oral evidence of the representatives of the Ministry of Coal on Demands for Grants (2021-22).

Oral evidence of the representatives of the Ministry of Coal on Demands for Grants (2021-22).

Oral evidence of the representatives of the Ministry of Steel on Demands for Grants (2021-22).

Oral evidence of the representatives of the Ministry of Mines on Demands for Grants (2021-22).

Briefing by Representatives of Ministry of Mines on the subject, "Organizational Structure and Performance of Geological Survey of India (GSI) - A Review"

Briefing by the representatives of the Ministry of Steel, SAIL and RINL on the subject “Safety Management & Practices in Steel PSUs”.

“Production of Coal and Lignite - Projection and Planning” with specific reference to performance of Western Coalfields Limited and Central Coalfields Limited.

Consideration of Memorandum No. 1 regarding selection of subjects for examination during the year 2020-2021 and to decide the future programme of work of the Committee.

Consideration and adoption of the following Draft Action Taken Reports on: (i) Action Taken by the Government on the Observations/ Recommendations contained in the 47th Report on Implementation of District Mineral Foundation and Pradhan Mantri Khanij Kshetra Kalyan Yojana pertaining to the Ministry of Mines; (ii) Action Taken by the Government on the Observations/ Recommendations contained in the 3rd, 4th and 5th Report on Demands for Grants (2019-20) pertaining to the Ministries of Coal, Mines and Steel; (iii) Action Taken by the Government on the Observations/ Recommendations contained in the 6th, 7th and 8th Report on Demands for Grants (2020-21) pertaining to the Ministries of Coal, Mines and Steel; and (iv) Briefing with the representatives of the Ministries of Mines and Environment, Forest and Climate Change on Expediting and Simplifying the Environment and Forest Clearance Process for Mining Projects.

Development of Aluminium & Copper Industries in India.

Oral evidence of the representatives of the Ministry of Steel on the subject Development of Leased Out Iron Ore Mines and optimum capacity utilization.

To have a briefing by the representatives of the Ministry of Coal on the subject Import of Coal Trends and Issue of Self Reliance with specific reference to performance of Northern Coalfields Ltd. and South Eastern Coalfields Ltd. in achieving self-reliance in production of coal.

Consideration and adoption of the following Draft Reports on: (i) "Demands for Grants (2020-21)" pertaining to the Ministry of Coal; (ii) "Demands for Grants (2020-21)" pertaining to the Ministry of Mines; and (iii) "Demands for Grants (2020-21)" pertaining to the Ministry of Steel.

Oral evidence of the representatives of the Ministry of Steel on Demands for Grants (2020-21).

Oral evidence of the representatives of the Ministry of Coal on Demands for Grants (2020-21).

Oral evidence of the representatives of the Ministry of Mines on Demands for Grants (2020-21).

Briefing by the representatives of the Ministry of Coal in connection with examination of the subject, "Coal Conservation and Development of Infrastructure for Transportation of Coal across the Country "

Consideration and adoption of the following Draft Reports on: (i) "Demands for Grants (2019-20)" pertaining to the Ministry of Coal; (ii) "Demands for Grants (2019-20)" pertaining to the Ministry of Mines; and (iii) "Demands for Grants (2019-20)" pertaining to the Ministry of Steel;

Oral evidence of the representatives of the Ministry of Mines on Demands for Grants (2019-20).

Oral evidence of the representatives of the Ministry of Coal on Demands for Grants (2019-20).

Oral evidence of the representatives of the Ministry of Steel on Demands for Grants (2019-20).

To consider Memorandum No. 1 regarding selection of subjects for examination during the year 2019-20 and to decide the future programme of work of the Committee.

To have briefing/evidence by the representative of the Ministry of Coal in connection with examination of two subject i CSR activities of Coal/Lignite Companies and ii Safety and Security in Coal/Lignite Sector including overburden Management.

Briefing by the representative of the Ministry of Mines in connection with examination of two subjects namely, Implementation of District Mineral foundation and pradhan mantri khanij kshetra kalyan yojana and CSR Activities by PSUs under the Ministry of Mines.

To consider Memorandum No.1 regarding selection of subjects and to decide the future programme of the Committee.

To take oral evidence of the representatives of the Ministry of Coal in connection with examination of the subject, "Safety and Security in Coal/Lignite Sector".

To take oral evidence of the representatives of the Ministry of Steel in connection with the examination of the subject Physical and Financial Performance of Steel Authority of India Ltd. (SAIL) and MECON Ltd.

To take oral evidence of the representatives of the Ministry of Coal in connection with the examination of the subject Production, Marketing and Distribution of Coal 

Briefing by the representatives of the Ministry of Coal in connection with the examination of the subject Pricing of Coal and Issues related to Coal Royalty. 

Consideration and adoption of Draft Report on Action Taken by the Government on the observations/ Recommendations contained in the Twenty Seventh Report of the Standing Committee on Coal and Steel on Demands for Grants 2017-18 pertaining to Ministry of Coal. 

Memorandum No.1 regarding selection of subjects and to decide the future programme of work of the Committee.

To hold internal deliberations in connection with examination of various subjects selected by the Committee. 

To have briefing by the representatives of the Ministry of Mines in connection with examination of the subject, Illegal Mining of Iron Ore and Manganese in the Country. 

To take oral evidence of the representatives of the Ministry of Coal and Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change in connection with examination of the subject, Compliance of Environment Norms by Coal/Lignite Companies. 

For consideration and adoption of the two Draft Reports on "Demands for Grants (2017-18)" relating to the Ministries of Steel and Mines. 

To consideration and adoption of the Draft Report on "Demands for Grants (2017-18)" relating to the Ministry of Coal. 

Oral evidence of the representatives of the Ministry of Coal in connection with examination of the Demands for Grants (2017-18).  

Oral evidence of the representatives of the Ministry of Mines in connection with the examination of the Demands for Grants (2017-18). 

Briefing by the representatives of the Ministry of Mines and Ministry of Skill Development and Entrepreneurship on the subject, "Skill Development in Mining Sector."  

To consideration and adoption of three Draft Action Taken Reports on DFG (2016-17) 

Briefing by the representatives of the Ministry of Mines and Ministry of Skill Development and Entrepreneurship on the subject, "Skill Development in Mining Sector." 

Briefing by the representatives of the Ministry of Coal on the subject, Compliance of Environmental Norms by Coal/Lignite Companies.  

To consider Memorandum No. 1 regarding selection of subjects and to decide the future programme of the Committee.  

To take oral evidence of the representatives of the Ministry of Coal and Ministry of Skill Development & Entrepreneurship in connection with the examination of the subject " Skill Development in Coal Sector" 

Oral evidence of the representatives of the Ministry of Coal on Demands for Grants 2016-17  

To take oral evidence of the representatives of the Ministry of Coal on Demands for Grants (2016-17)

Oral evidence of the representatives of the Ministries of Steel and Mines on Demands for Grants 2016-17 

Oral Evidence of the Representatives of Ministry of Mines on Science and Technology/Research and Development in Mining Sector 

Briefing by the representatives of the Ministry of Steel on the subject The Indian Steel Sector - Development and Potential. 

To consider and adopt the following Reports (i) Action Taken Report on 7th Report (16th LS) on the Demands for Grants (2015-16) relating to the Ministry of Coal; (ii) Action Taken Report on 8th Report (16th LS) on the Demands for Grants (2015-16) relating to the Ministry of Mines; (iii) Action Taken Report on 9th Report (16th LS) on the Demands for Grants (2015-16) relating to the Ministry of Steel 

To have briefing by the representatives of the Ministry of Mines in connection with examination of the subject "Science and Technology/Research and Development in Mining Sector" 

Oral evidence of the representatives of the Ministry of Steel on the subject Research and Development in Iron and Steel Sector 

To consider and adopt the following Draft Reports (i) Demands for Grants (2015-16) of the Ministry of Coal; (ii) Demands for Grants (2015-16) of the Ministry of Mines; (iii) Demands for Grants (2015-16) of the Ministry of Steel; (iv) Action Taken Report on 49th Report (15th LS) on the subject “Coal Pricing and Issues Relating to Royalty” relating to the Ministry of Coal. 

Oral evidence of the representatives of the Ministry of Steel in connection with the examination of the Demands for Grants (2015-16) 

Oral evidence of the representatives of the Ministry of Steel in connection with the examination of the Demands for Grants (2015-16)

To take oral evidence of the representatives of the Ministry of Coal in connection with the examinatin of Demands for Grants(2014-15)

Oral evidence of the representatives of the Ministry of Steel in connection with the examination of Demands for Grants (2014-15)and Oral evidence of the representatives of Ministry of Mines in connection with the examination of Demands for Grants(2014-15)

Consider Memorandum No. 1 regarding selection of subejcts and to decide future programme of the Committee