The Coal Ministry has appealed to the state-run Coal India to diversify its business
It suggested exploring prospects in electric charging stations and electric vehicles
Coal India had already planned to invest in solar water manufacturing and power generation
The ministry suggested the miner participate in foreign tenders
This could be done after catering to domestic demands
A robust media campaign was needed for perception management, the ministry said
The state-run firm is the world’s largest coal mining company
It accounts for 80% of India’s fuel output
