Coal ministry begins auction of 27 coal mines
06 Aug 2019
Coal ministry has started the process of auction of 27 coal mines and allotment of 15 coal mines to central and state PSUs. As per the priority in auctioning of coal blocks, the government is auctioning 21 coal mines for ‘End Use Non Regulated Sector’ and 6 coking coal mines for End Use Iron and Steel. In case of allotment, 5 coal mines are for power sector, 9 for sale of coal and 1 for Iron and Steel.