Coal Ministry launches 14th round of commercial coal mine auctions; introduces underground coal gasification

October 29, 2025 10:13 PM

Coal Ministry launches 14th round of commercial coal mine auctions; introduces underground coal gasification

The Ministry of Coal on Wednesday launched the 14th Round of Commercial Coal Mine Auctions, marking a significant milestone in India’s efforts toward energy self-sufficiency, clean technology adoption, and sustainable industrial growth. Union Minister for Coal and Mines G. Kishan Reddy inaugurated the auction round through video conferencing, joined by Coal Secretary Vikram Dev Dutt, senior ministry officials, industry representatives, and key stakeholders from across the coal sector. In this...

Coal Ministry achieves milestone with allocation of 200th coal block

June 17, 2025 2:07 PM

Coal Ministry achieves milestone with allocation of 200th coal block

The Ministry of Coal on Tuesday announced a historic milestone with the allocation of its 200th coal mine under the commercial mining initiative, highlighting the government’s push to transform and liberalize India’s coal sector. “The issuance of the allocation order for the Marwatola–II coal block to Singhal Business Private Limited reaffirms the Ministry’s commitment to advancing sectoral reforms, fostering private participation, and bolstering national self-reliance in coal product...