Ministry of Coal Reviews Captive and Commercial Coal Blocks
The Ministry of Coal held a review meeting to assess the status of 39 coal blocks in Madhya Pradesh, Assam, Arunachal Pradesh, Telangana, and Gujarat. The meeting, chaired by Ms. Rupinder Brar, focused on operational achievements, challenges, and strategies to enhance coal production. Currently, 13 coal blocks in Madhya Pradesh and 1 in Telangana are operational, producing a total of 34.80 million tonnes of coal in FY 2024-25. The Ministry aims to expedite the operationalization of remaining blocks to strengthen domestic supply and reduce import dependency.
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