Both the mineral and energy sectors today are at a critical juncture. The rapid expansions of both these sectors are necessary for inclusive growth of the country.
At the same time the effects of these growth on the environment, landmass, forest inhabitants, etc. need to be addressed.
With a view to encourage initiative and make the mining and minerals industry more competitive, the Government of India has opened up the sector to private entrepreneurs.
CSIR-Central Institute of Mining and Fuel Research, Dhanbad organised the International Conference on "NexGen Technologies for Mining and Fuel Industries" [NxGnMiFu-2017] during February 15-17, 2017.
This was at New Delhi on the occasion of CSIR-Platinum Jubilee Celebration to commemorate 75th year of its foundation.
The conference focuses mainly on issues related to Innovative- Mining Technologies for Complex Geo-mining Conditions;
- Mine Safety, Monitoring and Risk Management;
- Clean Coal Initiatives; Coal to Liquid, Methanol and Urea;
- Harnessing Coal Bed Methane, Shale Gas and Underground Coal Gasification;
- Technological Developments in Oil and Gas Sectors and Alternate Clean Energy Initiatives.
R&D needs to innovate new techniques, technologies and applications for clean, safe, symbiotic sustenance of society, environment and industries in post-2020 era will also be discussed.
Around 50 delegates from countries like, UK, Australia, China, Republic of Korea, Czech Republic, Germany, USA, Japan, Canada, South Africa, Nigeria etc. have registered as participants in the event.
More than 170 papers will be deliberated in the Conference which includes 9 keynote papers by eminent personalities who have made significant contributions in their respective areas and 141 oral presentations and 21 poster presentations.
