Nagpur: In a big move towards environment conservation, the Maharashtra Pollution Control Board (MPCB) has made coal wash and beneficiation mandatory for coal mining projects. It will help in controlling high level of pollution at coal mines and also thermal power stations. Also, the thermal power stations especially of Maharashtra State Power Generation Company Limited (Mahagenco) will benefit to a great extent as washed and beneficiated coal increase power generation and also save conveyance cost. The MPCB's consent appraisal committee headed by additional chief secretary, environment department, Malini Shankar took the decision in the meeting held on...
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