In a landmark step toward digital transformation in India’s energy sector, the Ministry of Coal will launch the “Koyla Shakti – Smart Coal Analytics Dashboard (SCAD)” on October 29, 2025. The state-of-the-art digital platform aims to streamline coal production, logistics, and supply chain management through real-time data integration and analytics.
What is Koyla Shakti?
Koyla Shakti is a centralized real-time analytics platform that unifies data from coal producers, ports, ministries, and power plants. It provides a comprehensive digital view of India’s coal ecosystem — from extraction to end-use — enabling quick, informed, and transparent decision-making.
Stakeholders & Collaboration
The platform connects multiple entities, including:
- Public & private coal mining companies
- Ministries of Coal, Power, Railways, Finance, and Ports
- State departments via E-Khanij platforms
- Thermal power producers and industrial consumers
This cross-sector integration ensures that every aspect of coal movement — from pithead to port — is monitored seamlessly.
Key Features & Benefits
- Real-Time Tracking: Continuous monitoring of production, dispatch, and consumption.
- Integrated Analytics: Unified data interface for planning and policy formulation.
- Alerts & Insights: Automated notifications for disruptions or inefficiencies.
- Transparency & Accountability: Shared access across departments for better governance.
- Scalable & Future-Ready: Designed to expand with new data sets and digital services.
Strategic Importance
Aligned with the Digital India and Atmanirbhar Bharat visions, Koyla Shakti represents a leap toward data-driven governance in India’s coal sector — ensuring efficiency, environmental responsibility, and energy security.
