The Ministry of Coal on Wednesday launched the 14th round of commercial coal mine auctions in New Delhi, offered 41 coal blocks across seven states for bidding. Union Coal and Mines Minister G. Kishan Reddy inaugurated the auction process through video conferencing, marking another step in the Government’s ongoing effort to expand private participation in India’s coal sector.
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Chhattisgarh and Odisha Lead with Maximum Blocks
According to the ministry, Chhattisgarh and Odisha each have 15 blocks on offer, the highest among all states. The remaining mines are spread across Maharashtra (5), West Bengal (3), Andhra Pradesh (3), Madhya Pradesh (2), and Telangana (1). These mines vary in geological reserves and production potential, catering to both large industrial consumers and mid-scale energy producers. Officials said the move is expected to improve coal availability for non-regulated sectors and encourage transparent competition in resource allocation.
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| CHHATTISGARH | ODISHA | MAHARASHTRA |
| Gorhi Mahaloi-Amlidhonda | New Patrapara North | Yensa |
| Gorhi Mahaloi-Bijna | Badibahal-Kendudihi | Dipside of Takli |
| Gorhi Mahaloi-Devgaon | Chhatabar Combined | West of Kiloni |
| Gorhi Mahaloi-Kasdol | Tangardihi East | Pawanchora Central |
| Reonti East | Tangardihi South | Pawanchora West |
| Teram | Ustali | WEST BENGAL |
| Vijaynagar North | Dip Extension of Belpahar | Tamra |
| Vijaynagar South | Kosala East & West (Revised) | Nabasan West |
| Bhatgaon II | Phuljhari East & West (Revised) | South of Hingla |
| Bhatgaon II Extn (Bojha) | Ramchandi Promotion Block | ANDHRA PRADESH |
| Batati Kolga West | Palasbani East (Revised) | Chintalpudi Sector A1 |
| Kalgamar | Saradhapur Jalatap West | Somawaram East & West |
| Madwani | MADHYA PRADESH | Recherla |
| Kartala South | Chandrauthi | TELANGANA |
| Taulipali | Simaria (Revised) | Dip side Ext. of PKOC |
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Underground Coal Gasification Introduced for the First Time
For the first time, the Government has integrated Underground Coal Gasification (UCG) provisions in the auction framework. Of the 41 mines on offer, 21 blocks have been identified with UCG potential, opening avenues for advanced coal utilization and clean energy generation. The introduction of UCG aligns with India’s long-term energy transition roadmap and efforts to utilize deep-seated coal reserves more efficiently. The inclusion of innovative technologies such as UCG is expected to attract strategic investors, modernize the mining ecosystem, and contribute to India’s goal of achieving self-reliance in coal production.
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