Govt Urges Coal Block Holders to Start Production
By Rediff Money Desk, New Delhi Sep 12, 2024 16:26
India's Coal Ministry pushes for production at recently auctioned mines to boost domestic coal production and reduce reliance on imports.
New Delhi, Sep 12 (PTI) The Centre on Thursday said that it has asked the coal block allottees to take necessary steps to put to production mines that were auctioned recently.
The coal ministry on Wednesday reviewed the status of coal mines that were auctioned and are in different stages of process completion.
"The 71 coal blocks are in various stages of obtaining regulatory clearances. These blocks are distributed across nine states– Arunachal Pradesh, Assam, Chhattisgarh, Jharkhand, Madhya Pradesh, Maharashtra, Odisha, and West Bengal," the Coal Ministry said in a statement.
The meeting was chaired by Coal Additional Secretary Rupinder Brar.
The comprehensive review focused on highlighting the government's commitment to ramp up domestic coal production.
"This strategic review underscores the Ministry's proactive approach to addressing hurdles in coal blocks operationalisation in order to meet India's growing energy needs," the statement said.
By focusing on these mines, the government aims to maximise domestic resources and reduce dependence on coal imports.
The coal ministry remains committed to strengthening India's energy security through increased domestic coal production, supporting the nation's path towards sustainable economic development.
The coal ministry on Wednesday reviewed the status of coal mines that were auctioned and are in different stages of process completion.
"The 71 coal blocks are in various stages of obtaining regulatory clearances. These blocks are distributed across nine states– Arunachal Pradesh, Assam, Chhattisgarh, Jharkhand, Madhya Pradesh, Maharashtra, Odisha, and West Bengal," the Coal Ministry said in a statement.
The meeting was chaired by Coal Additional Secretary Rupinder Brar.
The comprehensive review focused on highlighting the government's commitment to ramp up domestic coal production.
"This strategic review underscores the Ministry's proactive approach to addressing hurdles in coal blocks operationalisation in order to meet India's growing energy needs," the statement said.
By focusing on these mines, the government aims to maximise domestic resources and reduce dependence on coal imports.
The coal ministry remains committed to strengthening India's energy security through increased domestic coal production, supporting the nation's path towards sustainable economic development.
Source: PTI
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