Ministry studies models proposed by Plan panel

Union coal ministry is studying two-three models proposed by the finance ministry and the Planning Commission for carrying out coal mining projects on the public-private partnership (PPP) mode. The coal ministry has already convened 2-3 meetings on it and it expects to have a few more meetings before taking a final call on the matter. The ministry is examining how it can involve the private sector along with Coal India in improving the coal production in the country. Earlier, various PPP models were discussed by a government-appointed committee to devise a policy framework.