Year end review report of the Ministry of coal indicates the use of PPP route for increasing coal production in the country. The Government of India has decided to initiate Public Private Participation (PPP) to augment coal production in the country. To achieve this objective, a committee has been set up under the chairmanship of Secretary (Coal) with representatives from Planning Commission, Ministry of Finance (DEA), Ministry of Labour, Ministry of Law & Justice (DLA) among others to recommend a framework for exploring the PPP option. The committee deliberated on various models including engaging Mine Developer cum Operators (MDO) & In consultation with all the stake holders, the Government of India is in the process of finalising a Model Concession Agreement (MCA) for engagement of MDO in Coal India Ltd.