Coal India plans 36 new mining projects, boosting production but raising environmental concerns.

Coal India plans 36 new mining projects over five years, with 54 of 175 allocated coal blocks currently operational. The country produced 997.8 million tonnes of coal in 2023-24, up from 893.191 million tonnes in 2022-23. The ministry auctioned nine coal mines, generating Rs 1,446 crore in annual revenue and attracting Rs 2,115 crore in investment. These projects may cause environmental impacts and displacement, but each undergoes an Environmental Impact Assessment.

November 27, 2024
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