<h1>Coal Allocation Policy Revamped: Two-Window Approach Streamlines Linkages and Auctions for Power Sector Efficiency</h1> The government approved a revised SHAKTI policy for coal allocation to power sector, introducing two windows for coal linkage. Window-I provides coal at notified price for central and state thermal power projects, while Window-II allows power producers to secure coal through auction with premium pricing. The policy aims to simplify coal allocation, provide flexibility to power plants, reduce coal imports, promote pithead power plants, and enable power market sales. No additional costs are involved, and multiple stakeholders including thermal power plants, railways, and state governments will benefit.