MDO MODEL CATCHES UP IN COAL SECTOR TO MEET RISING DEMAND

摘要

With the private sector not allowed to do merchant mining of coal, the mine developer and operator (MDO) model is likely to dominate the Indian coal sector once all the mines allocated become operational in 5-6 years, official sources said. Over 40 mines with an annual capacity to produce more than 500 million tonne of coal have been allocated to state and central governments besides public sector units through competitive bidding.These entities are likely to outsource the mining to MDO contractors, sources said.