Ministry of Coal signs 16 agreements with bidders of coal mines

19 Aug 2022 CW Team

The Union Ministry of Coal, Mines and Parliamentary Affairs has reportedly said that in the near future, more than 107 coal blocks will be made available for auction by the Ministry of Coal. The Ministry of Coal has executed agreements with the successful bidders for 16 coal mines under sale of coal of 13th tranche, 14th tranche and second attempt of 12th tranche. During the last four months, Coal India has set a new record by producing around 207 million tonne of coal. The ministry is targeting production of 900 million tonne this financial year and the target of CIL comes to 700 million tonne. The Indian economy is growing at a very fast pace – coal-based power generation has recorded a 16.8 per cent increase this year and the production of domestic coal has gone up by 22 per cent. By the year 2030, India’s coal requirement will be 1.5 billion tonne. Recalling the guidance from the Prime Minister for bringing about reforms and transparency in the coal sector, Shri Joshi, Minister of Coal, Mines and Parliamentary Affairs, has called upon successful bidders to ensure healthy competition.

Also read:
Individual portal to be created for Mines Ministry under Gati Shakti
Coal production jumps 11.37% in July

Infrastructure Transport

06 Aug 2026

Surya Roshni delivers customised lighting for NCRTC RRTS stations

Surya Roshni has supplied customised indoor lighting solutions for 18 elevated stations on the National Capital Region Transport Corporation's (NCRTC) Rapid Rail Transit System (RRTS), strengthening its presence in India's infrastructure lighting segment.The project involved the design and deployment of lighting systems for platforms, concourses, foot overbridges (FOBs) and back-of-house (BOH) areas. According to the company, the luminaires were developed specifically to meet NCRTC's design, operational and performance requirements rather than using standard products.Surya introduced two custo..

Hilton debuts Tapestry Collection brand in Vietnam

Hilton has opened NHAAN Resort & Spa Hoi An, Tapestry Collection by Hilton, marking the debut of the Tapestry Collection brand in Vietnam and expanding its lifestyle hospitality portfolio in Southeast Asia.Located along the Co Co River in Cam Thanh village, the 174-key resort provides access to Hoi An Ancient Town, Cua Dai Beach and the Cam Thanh Nipa Forest. The property has been designed by Vietnamese architect Vo Trong Nghia, incorporating biophilic architecture, locally sourced materials and riverfront landscapes.The resort offers a mix of guest rooms and suites, including family-frien..

Electrent expands lithium energy storage system portfolio

Electrent Energy has expanded its lithium-based energy storage portfolio with the launch of the ESS 850 and ESS 1050, targeting compact and maintenance-free power backup solutions for Indian homes.The new systems integrate a Home UPS and a LiFePO4 lithium battery into a single unit, extending the company's product range following the launch of its ESS 1350 and ESS 2500 models.Designed for apartments and smaller homes, the ESS 850 provides up to 1 hour 15 minutes of backup, while the ESS 1050 offers up to 1 hour 45 minutes on a typical 400 W household load. The systems can power essential appli..