INFORMATION BASE FOR ASSESSING THE TECHNOLOGICAL DEVELOPMENT OF THE COAL INDUSTRY: CHALLENGES AND SOLUTIONS

In the context of increasing sanctions and the need for Russia to ensure its technological sovereignty, it has become crucial to establish an effective information system for monitoring the technological development of key sectors of the economy.This article focuses on improving the indicators used to assess the technological progress of the coal industry, a crucial and knowledge-intensive sector of the country.The aim of this study is to examine the current information base of indicators related to the technological advancement of the coal sector, as outlined in strategic and regulatory documents of the Russian Federation.Additionally, we aim to evaluate the relevance of these indicators in addressing contemporary technological challenges.The research methodology is based on regulatory documents that define Russia's technological goals and the national program for coal industry development.The scientific novelty of this work lies in the proposal of new ways to improve the information base for indicators that are necessary for monitoring technological development in the industry.By implementing these proposed approaches, we can improve the efficiency of public administration and ensure a timely response to both internal and external challenges.This will also create conditions for a more sustainable technological development of the Russian economy.