For three coal blocks—Dhulia North, Mandakini B, and Pirpainti Barahat—the Ministry of Coal and Damodar Valley Corporation have inked agreements for the construction and production of coal mines.
These blocks, which were put up for sale in the 13th round of commercial coal mining auctions, are essential to boosting India’s economic development and energy security. With a combined Peak Rated Capacity (PRC) of 49 million tonnes per annum (MTPA), they are expected to contribute considerably to industrial growth by bringing in Rs 4,621 crore in revenue annually and investing Rs 7,350 crore.
The initiatives are anticipated to promote regional development and livelihood generation by generating about 66,248 direct and indirect jobs. The coal industry is moving towards a more competitive bidding procedure that promotes private involvement in commercial mining, as evidenced by the 13th round of auctions, which began in 2025 and includes both fully and partially explored blocks as well as new incentives for early production.
