State to expedite mining projects

The coal ministry has asked the state government to expedite clearances to mining projects as the Centre has set a target for Coal India to produce 1 bn tonne of the dry fuel by 2019. Some of these pending projects include Dipka OC (Open cast) mine, Pelma OC, Jagannathpur, Chhal OC, Baroud OC and Kartali OC. In order to achieve this target, a comprehensive strategy has been worked out. One of the major components of this strategy is to operationalise langushing mines of Coal India. Contact: Government of Chattisgarh. Website: www. cgstate.gov.in