- Statement 1 is correct. The CCO is indeed the primary source of coal statistics in the Government of India, collecting and publishing data on coal production, dispatch, stocks, etc. - Statement 2 is correct. The CCO monitors the progress of development and production from captive coal and lignite blocks allocated to various companies for their specific end-use projects.
In India, what is the role of the Coal Controller's Organization (CCO)? 1. CCO is the major source of Coal Statistics in Government of India. 2. It monitors progress of development of Captive Coal/Lignite blocks. 3. It hears any objection to the Government's notification relating to acquisition of coal-bearing areas. 4. It ensures that coal mining companies deliver the coal to end users in the prescribed time. Select the correct answer using the code given below:
Asked in UPSC IAS 2022 · Topic: Industrial Sector (Performance and Trends of Industrial Growth (Contribution to GDP, Employment, Index of Industrial Production))
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