Synopsis 'Coal' is an important source of energy, particularly in the context of a developing country where it is luxuriantly available. The Ministry of Coal has the overall responsibility of determining policies and strategies in respect of exploration and development of coal and lignite reserves, sanctioning of important projects of high value and for deciding all related issues. Organisation; Coal companies: Coal exploration; Planning and foreign collaboration; Personnel industrial relations and safety manpower; Employees welfare and social security scheme, Neyveli Lignite Corp. Ltd., Progress of computerisation, Mineral law and policy; Indian Bureau of mines; Mining and processing and many more important topics are elaborately discussed in this book.