The ACCT 2018 -- panel discussion was presided over by Kajal Das, Executive Director, SAIL. Launching the discussion Kajal Das said that with the help of new techniques, we have to limit the imported coal to 60-65 per cent. Apart from this, the operating systems in the steel plants of the cell need to be in line with some international standards. NC Jha told that the coal quality BCCL in Moondidih and surrounding mines and can be improved by quantum jump using techniques like froth floatation, by reducing moisture, conversion into pellets etc. SAIL has considered the 4-MT washery project which needs speedy implementation. Around 14 papers were presented in two technical sessions. Other experts were former Chairman of Coal India Nirmal Chandra Jha, General Manager (Coal) of Bokaro Plant Birendra Tiwari, General Manager of SAIL-CET- RK Burman and General Manager of Rourkela Steel Plant B. Patnaik.