Partha Sarathi Bhattacharyya, Former Chairman, Coal India Limited, Current Chairman, Peerless Group
- Partha Sarathi Bhattacharya is the former chairman of Coal India Limited.
- He is the current chairman of the Peerless Group.
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Overview
Join us for another insightful episode of The Brand Called You, featuring Partha S. Bhattacharyya, former Chairman of Coal India Limited. Discover how coal has powered India’s growth, the challenges ahead, and what the future holds for sustainable energy.
00:35- About Partha Sarathi Bhattacharyya
- Partha Sarathi Bhattacharya is the former chairman of Coal India Limited.
- He is the current chairman of the Peerless Group.
- He is the author of a book titled When Coal Turned Gold.
09:51- What are some of the key challenges you face in India’s coal sector, especially in the context of global climate change?
- Energy transition in India faces challenges as both renewable and coal-based capacities need to grow simultaneously.
- India’s per capita energy consumption is significantly lower than advanced economies, hindering the shift to renewables.
- Global pressure to phase out fossil fuels adds complexity to India’s energy development roadmap.
21:42- What are some of the untapped opportunities in the coal sector that India should focus on in the next decade?
- Increase mechanized underground mining to reduce pollution and boost productivity.
- Expand the share of underground coal production from the current 5-6% to 10-20%.
- Promote surface mining techniques to minimize pollution from blasting and heavy machinery.
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Learn more about Partha Sarathi Bhattacharyya: LinkedIn
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- Partha Sarathi Bhattacharya is the former chairman of Coal India Limited.
- He is the current chairman of the Peerless Group.
- He is the author of a book titled When Coal Turned Gold.
