Archive · 18 Jun 2025
India Allocates 200th Coal Block for Commercial Mining
The government is opening up more coal mines to private companies.
They've given out the 200th coal mining permit, a big step in changing how India gets its coal.
This change is meant to make India less reliant on buying coal from other countries and to make sure the country has enough energy in the long run.
The recent allocation went to Singhal Business Private Limited.
Ministry of Coal allocated the 200th coal mine under commercial mining.
The allocation of Marwatola–II coal block was issued to Singhal Business Private Limited.
The initiative is part of economic reforms to introduce commercial mining.
The aim is to enhance domestic coal production and reduce import dependence.
The Ministry aims to bolster national self-reliance in coal production.
- Who
- The Ministry of Coal and Singhal Business Private Limited.
- What
- Allocation of the 200th coal mine under commercial mining.
- When
- Recently
- Where
- India
- Why
- To enhance domestic coal production, reduce import dependence, and strengthen energy security.
- Coal Mine Milestone
- 200th Allocation
- Recipient
- Singhal Business Private Limited
- Ministry
- Ministry of Coal
- Objective
- Enhance domestic coal production, reduce import dependence, and strengthen energy security.