Centre Reviews Coal Block Progress in Five States
COAL & MINING

Centre Reviews Coal Block Progress in Five States

The Ministry of Coal held a review meeting chaired by Additional Secretary and Nominated Authority, Ms Rupinder Brar, to assess the status of captive and commercial coal blocks allocated in Madhya Pradesh, Assam, Arunachal Pradesh, Telangana, and Gujarat. The session brought together coal block allottees, senior Central Government officials, and state representatives to evaluate operational progress, address challenges, and identify measures to boost coal production.
A total of 39 coal blocks were reviewed — 33 in Madhya Pradesh, two in Assam, one in Arunachal Pradesh, one in Telangana, and two in Gujarat. In Madhya Pradesh, 13 coal blocks are operational, with nine currently producing coal. Telangana has one producing block. Together, these active mines delivered 34.80 million tonnes (MT) of coal in FY 2024–25, with 10.80 MT produced in the current fiscal year up to 31 July 2025.
The Ministry called for expedited operationalisation of the remaining 25 coal blocks to enhance domestic supply, reduce reliance on imports, and meet rising national energy demand.
Reaffirming its commitment to the sector, the Ministry stressed the importance of maintaining uninterrupted production, resolving supply chain bottlenecks, and optimising resource utilisation. It pledged continued collaboration with stakeholders to unlock the potential of coal assets, promote sustainable growth, and advance the vision of a self-reliant (Atmanirbhar) Bharat. 

The Ministry of Coal held a review meeting chaired by Additional Secretary and Nominated Authority, Ms Rupinder Brar, to assess the status of captive and commercial coal blocks allocated in Madhya Pradesh, Assam, Arunachal Pradesh, Telangana, and Gujarat. The session brought together coal block allottees, senior Central Government officials, and state representatives to evaluate operational progress, address challenges, and identify measures to boost coal production.A total of 39 coal blocks were reviewed — 33 in Madhya Pradesh, two in Assam, one in Arunachal Pradesh, one in Telangana, and two in Gujarat. In Madhya Pradesh, 13 coal blocks are operational, with nine currently producing coal. Telangana has one producing block. Together, these active mines delivered 34.80 million tonnes (MT) of coal in FY 2024–25, with 10.80 MT produced in the current fiscal year up to 31 July 2025.The Ministry called for expedited operationalisation of the remaining 25 coal blocks to enhance domestic supply, reduce reliance on imports, and meet rising national energy demand.Reaffirming its commitment to the sector, the Ministry stressed the importance of maintaining uninterrupted production, resolving supply chain bottlenecks, and optimising resource utilisation. It pledged continued collaboration with stakeholders to unlock the potential of coal assets, promote sustainable growth, and advance the vision of a self-reliant (Atmanirbhar) Bharat. 

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