Title: Development of a Digital Platform for multimodal visibility of coal transportation. Category: Smart Automation. Subcategory: Software. Organization: Ministry of coal. Description: Coal transportation involves a complex network of multiple modes of transportation, including trucks, trains, and ships. However, the lack of a unified digital platform for tracking and monitoring coal movement across these modes often leads to inefficiencies, delays, and a lack of transparency in the coal supply chain. This hampers the ability of stakeholders, such as coal producers, transporters, and endusers, to make informed decisions and optimize logistics operations. The challenge is to develop a digital platform that provides multimodal visibility of coal transportation, allowing stakeholders to track the movement of coal from source to destination seamlessly. The platform should leverage image analytics, data integration, and advanced visualization techniques to provide realtime insights into the location, status, and condition of coal shipments. It should enable effective coordination, proactive decisionmaking, and optimization of logistics operations for all stakeholders involved in the coal supply chain. The solution should address the following key aspects Data Integration Create a scalable and robust system that integrates data from various sources, such as GPS devices, sensors, transportation management systems, and thirdparty APIs. The platform should be capable of handling large volumes of data from different modes of transportation and ensure the accuracy and reliability of the integrated information. MultiModal Tracking Develop image analytics capabilities to analyze realtime images or video feeds from cameras installed at critical points in the coal transportation network. The platform should identify and track coalcarrying vehicles, wagons, or ships, and provide accurate information on their location, movement, and capacity utilization. RealTime Visualization Design an intuitive and userfriendly interface that displays realtime data on the location and status of coal shipments across multiple modes of transportation. The platform should provide interactive maps, dashboards, and alerts that enable stakeholders to monitor and analyze the coal transportation process effectively. Analytics and Optimization Incorporate advanced analytics techniques to generate insights and actionable recommendations for optimizing coal logistics operations. The platform should identify bottlenecks, predict delays, and suggest alternative routes or transportation modes to improve efficiency, reduce costs, and minimize environmental impact. Security and Privacy Implement robust security measures to protect sensitive data and ensure the privacy of stakeholders. The platform should adhere to industry best practices for data encryption, access control, and compliance with relevant regulations. By addressing these aspects, the proposed digital platform will enable stakeholders in the coal supply chain to gain realtime visibility and insights into multimodal coal transportation. This will lead to improved operational efficiency, reduced transportation costs, enhanced transparency, and better decisionmaking for all parties involved in the coal supply chain.