Coal Ministry Issues Vesting Orders for Five New Coal Blocks
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Coal Ministry Issues Vesting Orders for Five New Coal Blocks

The Ministry of Coal, through its Nominated Authority, has issued Vesting Orders for five coal blocks under the commercial coal block auction scheme. The Coal Mine Development and Production Agreements (CMDPAs) for these blocks were signed on 21 August 2025.

The coal blocks include Tandsi III and Tandsi III Extension, Senduri, West of Tubed, Chitarpur (Revised), and Phutamura. Of these, four are partially explored and one is fully explored, with a Peak Rated Capacity (PRC) of approximately 3.45 million tonnes per annum (MTPA) and total geological reserves of about 1,556.31 million tonnes (MT).

These newly vested blocks are expected to generate annual revenue of around Rs 3.6 billion and attract a capital investment of about Rs 5.17 billion. Additionally, they are projected to create nearly 4,664 jobs, both directly and indirectly.

With the issuance of these latest orders, a total of 125 coal blocks have now been vested or allocated under commercial coal auctions. Collectively, these blocks represent a cumulative PRC of around 265.84 MTPA, with an estimated annual revenue of Rs 374.63 billion and the potential to generate employment for nearly 359,400 people across the country.

This milestone reaffirms the Ministry of Coal’s commitment to strengthening India’s energy security and building a robust, investment-driven coal sector. Through its focus on transparency, sustainable mining practices, and private sector participation, the Ministry continues to play a central role in driving economic growth, job creation, and advancing the national goal of a Viksit Bharat.

The Ministry of Coal, through its Nominated Authority, has issued Vesting Orders for five coal blocks under the commercial coal block auction scheme. The Coal Mine Development and Production Agreements (CMDPAs) for these blocks were signed on 21 August 2025. The coal blocks include Tandsi III and Tandsi III Extension, Senduri, West of Tubed, Chitarpur (Revised), and Phutamura. Of these, four are partially explored and one is fully explored, with a Peak Rated Capacity (PRC) of approximately 3.45 million tonnes per annum (MTPA) and total geological reserves of about 1,556.31 million tonnes (MT). These newly vested blocks are expected to generate annual revenue of around Rs 3.6 billion and attract a capital investment of about Rs 5.17 billion. Additionally, they are projected to create nearly 4,664 jobs, both directly and indirectly. With the issuance of these latest orders, a total of 125 coal blocks have now been vested or allocated under commercial coal auctions. Collectively, these blocks represent a cumulative PRC of around 265.84 MTPA, with an estimated annual revenue of Rs 374.63 billion and the potential to generate employment for nearly 359,400 people across the country. This milestone reaffirms the Ministry of Coal’s commitment to strengthening India’s energy security and building a robust, investment-driven coal sector. Through its focus on transparency, sustainable mining practices, and private sector participation, the Ministry continues to play a central role in driving economic growth, job creation, and advancing the national goal of a Viksit Bharat.

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