New Delhi, July 1 -- The Ministry of Coal is set to launch a new Exploration Module for digital approval of coal block explorations on its Single Window Clearance System (SWCS) web portal on July 4, 2025.

According to the ministry, the SWCS web portal is developed in collaboration with the Central Mine Planning and Design Institute Limited (CMPDIL), and this marks a significant step in the complete digitalisation of India's coal exploration process.

"The module covers the entire process of Exploration of coal including approval of Geological Report--from Vetting of Exploration Scheme, Submission of Periodic Progress Updates, Submission & Approval of Geological Reports with all communication of observations, compliance uploads, and final...