Ministry of Coal

The Ministry of Coal has amended key rules to accelerate the opening of coal mines across India, aiming to boost domestic production and reduce procedural delays. The revised framework is designed to streamline approvals, tighten timelines,…

The Centre has earmarked ₹5,925 crore for coal and lignite exploration beginning FY27, underscoring a renewed push to strengthen domestic energy security and augment geological knowledge of India’s fossil fuel resources. The allocation, to…

India’s coal sector stands at a decisive crossroads. The proposed ₹35,000 crore incentive package for coal gasification by the Ministry of Coal signals a fundamental policy shift—from coal as a combustion fuel to coal as a strategic…

In late December 2025, Coal India Limited (CIL) took a decisive step toward a potential restructuring of its corporate architecture, as reports indicated that its board granted in-principle approval to initiate the listing process for…

By Editorial Desk In a decisive push to supercharge domestic mineral production and accelerate industrial expansion, the Central Government has rolled out a bold incentive package to reward ‘first-mover’ mine owners — those who can…

In a landmark move aimed at advancing clean energy and resource efficiency, the Government of India is set to launch the first-ever auction of coal blocks for underground coal gasification (UCG), announced Rupinder Brar, Secretary of the…

India’s coal sector reported robust growth in August 2025, with production from captive and commercial mines reaching 14.43 million tonnes (MT) and dispatches touching 15.07 MT. These figures, released by the Ministry of Coal, highlight the…

Ministry of Coal has successfully launched the 13th Round of Commercial Coal Mine Auctions, marking a significant stride toward strengthening India’s energy security and industrial growth. Inaugurated on August 21, 2025, in New Delhi by…

As India approaches its 79th Independence Day on August 15, 2025, the Har Ghar Tiranga initiative, launched by Prime Minister Narendra Modi, has ignited a wave of patriotism across the nation. On August 14, 2025, Shri Vikram Dev Dutt,…

Ministry of Coal Advances Self-Reliance with New Allotments Under Azadi Ka Amrit Mahotsav In a major step towards bolstering domestic coal production and achieving energy self-sufficiency, the Ministry of Coal successfully auctioned…