The Centre of Indian Trade Unions has opposed the government decision to open the coal sector for commercial mining by private players. A CITU statement said the opening up of the coal mining sector for unhindered exploitation by private companies without any restriction on pricing and end-use will weaken both Coal India and Singareni Collieries Ltd. CITU also said the move will pave the way for their privatisation. The trade union also extended support to the All India Coal Workers’ Federation’s call for organising protest- demonstrations in the next few days in the coal mines of both Coal India and Singareni Collieries.

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