Technologies and methodologies for promoting sustainable and environment-friendly power generation methods through the use of coal were discussed by Indian and foreign delegates at a seminar organised at the Center for Research in Rural and Industrial Development here today.

In his address, CRRID Director General, Prof SS Gill said 70 per cent of power generation in India is through coal, which caused a lot of pollution. Hence, there was a need to shift to clean, more efficient and less polluting generation methods. He said, “In the coming years climate change will have a serious effect on our lives and we need to seek solutions through better technology and cooperation with other nations.”