Early end to strike doesn’t solve coal sector’s problems

The end to strike action in India’s coal sector three days earlier than planned should ensure a quick resumption to normal production levels, which will reduce the risk of blackouts in the near term. But the strikes are another illustration of the difficult conditions in the mining sector, and further plans to liberalise the coal sector will almost certainly be met with more labour disputes.


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