WB cabinet approves land for coal mine expansion project

25 May 2023 CW Team

The allocated land will be utilised by ECL for the construction of new pits and the expansion of non-operational coal mines. The company plans to reopen six abandoned mines in Dalurbadh in Pandabeswar, Kenda in Jamuria, Raniganj, Damolia, and Dalora. This decision is expected to have a positive impact on the local economy, as it will provide employment opportunities for many individuals who lost their jobs when the mines were closed. It is estimated that around 130,000 people were previously employed in the coal mines operated by ECL.

In addition to the land allocation for coal mine expansion, the West Bengal cabinet has also approved the allocation of approximately 4 acres of land to Eastern Railway for the freight corridor project. This project is aimed at enhancing transportation infrastructure and facilitating the efficient movement of goods and commodities.

Furthermore, the cabinet has taken steps to recognize and reward the dedication and hard work of officers in the Kolkata Police and West Bengal Police. Promotions have been granted to deserving officers in recognition of their valuable contributions to maintaining law and order in the state.

The decisions made by the West Bengal cabinet reflect the government's commitment to promoting industrial growth, creating employment opportunities, and developing crucial infrastructure projects. These initiatives are expected to have a positive and lasting impact on the state's economy and the well-being of its residents.

West Bengal cabinet has approved land allocation for coal mine expansion and infrastructure projects. In a recent development, the West Bengal cabinet, under the leadership of Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee, has made significant decisions regarding land allocation for various projects. A senior official has confirmed that the cabinet has approved the allotment of approximately 30 acres of land in the Asansol industrial area, located in the Paschim Bardhaman district, to Eastern Coalfield Limited (ECL). ECL, a subsidiary of Coal India, had made a request to the state government for this land. The allocated land will be utilised by ECL for the construction of new pits and the expansion of non-operational coal mines. The company plans to reopen six abandoned mines in Dalurbadh in Pandabeswar, Kenda in Jamuria, Raniganj, Damolia, and Dalora. This decision is expected to have a positive impact on the local economy, as it will provide employment opportunities for many individuals who lost their jobs when the mines were closed. It is estimated that around 130,000 people were previously employed in the coal mines operated by ECL. In addition to the land allocation for coal mine expansion, the West Bengal cabinet has also approved the allocation of approximately 4 acres of land to Eastern Railway for the freight corridor project. This project is aimed at enhancing transportation infrastructure and facilitating the efficient movement of goods and commodities. Furthermore, the cabinet has taken steps to recognize and reward the dedication and hard work of officers in the Kolkata Police and West Bengal Police. Promotions have been granted to deserving officers in recognition of their valuable contributions to maintaining law and order in the state. The decisions made by the West Bengal cabinet reflect the government's commitment to promoting industrial growth, creating employment opportunities, and developing crucial infrastructure projects. These initiatives are expected to have a positive and lasting impact on the state's economy and the well-being of its residents.

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