(THE NEWSMAN OF INDIA.COM)
Union Minister of Coal, Parliamentary Affairs and Mines Pralhad Venkatesh Joshi
Chaired a meeting of the Consultative Committee on Coal & Mines Ministries on First Mile Connectivity projects. It was discussed that Coal PSUs will adopt alternate transport methods like mechanized conveyor systems, computerized loading onto railway rakes etc. replacing road transport in large mines.

First Mile Connectivity will promote ease of living in coal mine areas by reducing traffic congestion, road accidents and adverse impact on environment.