The Ministry of Coal has issued mining allocation orders for five coal blocks, paving the way for commercial mining across multiple states. The blocks include Tubed West and Chitarpur (Revised) in Jharkhand, along with three others, Tandsi, Tandsi Extension, Senduri, and Phutamura. The orders were approved by the Nominated Authority under the ministry, marking another step towards expanding India’s private coal mining footprint.
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Rs. 360 Crore Annual Revenue Expected
According to official estimates, these coal blocks are expected to generate annual revenue of around Rs. 360 crores and attract capital investment worth Rs. 517 crores. Of the five, four are partially explored while one block is fully explored with a peak rated capacity (PRC) of 3.45 million tonnes per annum and geological reserves of about 1556.31 million tonnes. The projects are expected to contribute directly to regional industrial activity and local economic growth.
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Jharkhand Blocks to Drive Jobs and Local Growth
The two Jharkhand based blocks Tubed West and Chitarpur (Revised) are expected to be among the key contributors to employment, generating around 4664 direct and indirect jobs. The mining experts believe that the move will increase both, state revenue and coal production capacity, aligning with the Centre’s broader push for self-reliance in coal supply and enhanced participation of private players in India’s mining sector.
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