Daily Current Affairs Article 13th January 2021: The Union government has announced a new online single window clearance portal for the coal sector to speed up the operationalisation of coal mines.
The announcement was made alongside the signing ceremony for the first tranche of coal blocks to be auctioned for commercial use.
Single Window Clearance Portal is in the spirit of Minimum Government and Maximum Governance. It would be a milestone for Ease of Doing Business in the Indian Coal Sector.
Presently, about 19 major approval or clearances are required to be obtained before starting a coal mine in the country.
The Portal will map not only the relevant application formats, but also process flow for grant of approval or clearances.
