The Ministry of Coal announced that the Central Government has taken up 14 railway projects spread across East Indian states to boost the coal transportation process. The total project cost will be Rs.220.67 bn. This project will decrease the time and cost incurred in the transportation of the dry fuel and will evacuate up to 410 mtpa. The Government is trying for a cleaner environment and has placed significant impetus to further boost rail transportation of coal. The projects will span over a distance of approximately 2,680 km covering Jharkhand, Odisha and Chattisgarh, the largest coal-generating states. Contact: Ministry of CoalWebsite:  www.coal.nic.in