About Us
Indian Coal Forum (ICF) is an autonomous non-profit non-Government Organization launched on 3rd July 1998. Since its inception ICF has functioned as "Think Tank" for Indian Coal Industry highlighting impediments in its growth at National and International Forum.
It has been ICF's endeavor to facilitate public and private sector coal companies in various aspects of planning, development and efficient production and utilization of coal with environment friendly clean coal technologies.
A conglomeration of pioneers in coal and allied industry provides a ready reckoner for companies and individuals involved in execution of policies and projects especially on technology and methodologies, which are constantly being upgraded to make production efficient and clean. ICF keeps a regular tab on the technological enhancements through our diverse channels encompassing global bodies like World Mining Congress, World Coal Institute and European Technology Platform etc.
Aims and Objectives
- Act as a “National Think Tank” for all aspects of Coal Industry in India
- Serve as "Voice" at National and International Forum on issues related to Indian Coal Industry
- Make suggestions in framing of India's coal policy legal framework and coal development plans
- Facilitator for the public & private sector coal companies, Central & State Governments and other agencies for working together for long range objectives in all aspects of planning, development and efficient production and utilization of coal, including promotion of environmental friendly clean coal technologies.
- Remain in regular touch with the Coal Industry, Technical and Research Institutes, Management Development and Statutory organizations for exchange of ideas, collection and dissemination of information for mutual benefit and for improvements in the curriculum of the educational institutions to match the needs of the Coal Industry.
Services
Suggest improvement in curriculum of educational institutions to match the needs of the Coal Industry.
Develop Coal Industry specific learning modules and organize HRD programs for the benefit of the coal companies executives non executives and the people associated with Coal Industry.
Organize exhibitions at micro and macro levels.
Plan & undertake sponsored case studies & research projects for improvements in management systems and technical up gradation.
Plan and collaborate in management of environmental projects and develop schemes & projects for utilization of fly ash and washery rejects.