Pralhad Joshi Launches Auction of 122 Coal/ Lignite Mines Including 18 New Mines

Pralhad Joshi Launches Auction of 122 Coal/ Lignite Mines Including 18 New Mines

Including 18 new coal mines, the Ministry of Coal has placed on offer 122 coal / lignite mines today under commercial auction of coal mines. Addressing the fifth tranche of auction launch, Union Minister of Coal, Mines & Parliamentary Affairs Pralhad Joshi said  that 42 coal mines have already been auctioned successfully  so far.  Along with ensuring energy security of the Nation this will provide employment opportunity to more than 1.17 lakh people, the Minister stated. The success of these auctions indicate that right steps are being taken by the Government to provide further momentum to  the growth of  Coal sector. Ministry of Coal is on the journey to reform the sector and unlock its potential, the Minister added.