Centre to auction 27 coal blocks for commercial mining
Building on the success of previous rounds, the Ministry continues its efforts to unlock India's vast coal reserves and enhance energy security, the statement said.
Building on the success of previous rounds, the Ministry continues its efforts to unlock India's vast coal reserves and enhance energy security, the statement said.
The Coal India Limited (CIL) has planned to develop 36 new coal projects in the next five years and the Ministry of Coal has allocated a total of 175 coal blocks.
This demonstrates an increased reliance on domestic coal supplies for these sectors
Hundreds of local villagers agitated and stopped coal production of Damagoria Open Cast Coal Mines in Kulti, seeking employment for the local people, yesterday.
The combined Index of Eight Core Industries (ICI) increased by 2% in September 2024 as compared to the Index in September 2023, the Ministry of Commerce and Industry said on Wednesday.
In November, the index of eight core industries was 7.9%.
The Ministry of Coal on Monday said it aims to produce 186.63 million tonne (MT) coal exclusively from captive /commercial coal mines during FY 2024-25.
Once these mines are fully operational, they will generate employment for around three lakh persons, directly and indirectly.
The coal sector has witnessed an unprecedented upswing, with production, dispatch and stock levels soaring to remarkable heights.
The Coal Sector achieved 185.7 points in November compared to 167.5 points, same time last year.
