Ministry Of Coal News - Latest Updates & Headlines
Centre steps up efforts to boost eco-friendly coal mining
New Delhi, April 24: The Ministry of Coal on Thursday said it has stepped up efforts with a robust incentive package to promote underground coal mining which is more environment-friendly, as it causes significantly less surface disruption compared to opencast operations.
Centre rationalises registration fee for coal importers to promote ease of doing biz
New Delhi, April 17: To further promote ease of doing business and ensure uniformity across import monitoring platforms, the Ministry of Coal on Thursday said it has rationalised the registration fee of the Coal Import Monitoring System (CIMS) portal.
Govt completes auction of two more coal mines
New Delhi, April 8: The Ministry of Coal has signed two more coal mine development and production agreements with the successful bidders of two coal mines - Marwatola-II and Namchik West - under the 11th round of commercial auctions, according to an official statement issued on Tuesday.
Coal production in India crosses 1 billion tonne milestone in FY25
New Delhi, April 4: India achieved a historic milestone as it crossed one billion tonnes of coal production on March 20 in 2024-25, surpassing last fiscal year's 997.83 million tonnes (MT).
Coal production surges 29.7 pc in FY25, dispatches see 33.3 pc growth: Centre
New Delhi, April 2: The Ministry of Coal on Wednesday said that coal production surged to 190.95 million tonnes (MT) in the just-concluded financial year (FY25), marking a remarkable 29.79 per cent growth over the previous fiscal's 147.11 MT.
Ministry of Coal logs record production, dispatch in captive and commercial Mines in FY25
New Delhi, April 2: The Ministry of Coal has set a new record in captive and commercial coal production and dispatch for the just-concluded financial year 2024-25.
Earnings from sale of scrap under 'Swachhata' drive at govt offices rise to Rs 2,666 cr
New Delhi, March 28: The total revenue earned from the disposal of scrap from Central government offices under the 'Swachhata (cleanliness)' campaign from 2021-2025 has now gone up to Rs 2,666 crore, according to the monthly report released by the Centre's Department of Administrative Reforms and Public Grievances on Friday.
Govt auctions 12 coal mines, to yield annual revenue of Rs 3,330 crore
New Delhi, March 24: The Ministry of Coal has successfully auctioned a total of 12 coal mines, comprising eight fully explored mines and four partially explored coal mines across five states, according to an official statement issued on Monday.
Coal India requests BSE, NSE to waive penalty
New Delhi, March 18: National mining giant Coal India Ltd (CIL) has requested the BSE and the NSE for a waiver of the penalty imposed on the company due to non-compliance with the SEBI norm on the appointment of the requisite number of Independent Directors, including one woman, on its Board.
Coal production from captive and commercial mines grows 32.53% YoY to 167.36 MT
New Delhi, March 5: The total coal production from captive and commercial mines for the financial year 2024-25 has reached 167.36 million tonnes (MT) as of February 2025, the Ministry of Coal said in a release on Wednesday.
Coal production from captive, commercial mines rises 32.5 pc to 167.4 million tonnes
New Delhi, March 5: The total coal production from captive and commercial mines in the country for the financial year 2024-25 has jumped by 32.53 per cent to 167.36 million tonnes (MT) as of February 2025 from 126.28 MT during the same period of the previous financial year, according to official data released on Wednesday.
Ministry organises roadshow on commercial coal mine auctions in Gandhinagar
Gandhinagar, March 3: The Ministry of Coal successfully organized a roadshow on 'Commercial Coal Mine Auctions and Opportunities in the Coal Sector' in Gandhinagar, bringing together government, key stakeholders from the coal industry and the private sector.
Ministry of Coal to host 3rd roadshow on commercial coal mine auctions in Gujarat's Gandhinagar tomorrow
New Delhi, March 2: As part of its ongoing efforts to promote commercial coal mining and attract private investment, the Ministry of Coal is organizing a Roadshow on Commercial Coal Mine Auctions and investment Opportunities in Gandhinagar, Gujarat, tomorrow. The event aims to bring together industry stakeholders, potential investors, and policymakers to accelerate private sector participation in India's coal sector, the Ministry of Coal said in a release on Sunday.
India's coal production in February sees 5.73% growth, reaches 928.95 mt
New Delhi, March 1: India's coal production for the month of February reached 928.95 million tonnes (MT), reflecting a 5.73 per cent increase compared to 878.55 MT in the same period last year, the Ministry of Coal said in a release on Saturday.
Coal movement on Rail-Sea-Rail route doubles to 54 million tonnes over 2 years
New Delhi, Feb 28: The Ministry of Coal said on Friday that it has doubled the movement of coal on its Rail-Sea-Rail route initiative which integrates the two modes of transportation for the efficient movement of coal.
SECL's Dipka megaproject begins coal dispatch from new silos
New Delhi, February 22: SECL's (Coal India subsidiary South Eastern Coalfields Limited ) Dipka Megaproject successfully commenced operations by loading the first coal rake from its newly built Rapid Loading System and Silos 3 and 4 on 21st February 2025, Ministry of Coal said in a release.The Ministry said that the commencements of operations mark a major step in boosting eco-friendly and efficient coal transportation.
Centre to host roadshow in Kolkata on coal mine auctions tomorrow
New Delhi, Feb 18: The Ministry of Coal will host a roadshow on Coal Mine Auctions and Opportunities in the Coal Sector on Wednesday in Kolkata, according to an official statement issued on Tuesday.
Govt gives letters of award to firms in big push to coal gasification projects
New Delhi, Feb 12: The Ministry of Coal announced on Wednesday it has issued letters of award (LOAs) to applicants selected under Category II of the Rs 8,500 crore Coal Gasification Incentive Scheme -- aimed at reducing the country's carbon emissions and strengthening energy security.
Coal demand in India projected to reach 1,755 MT by 2047
New Delhi, Feb 10: The coal demand in India is projected to reach 1,462 million tonnes (MT) in 2030 and 1,755 MT by 2047, the government said on Monday.
India's coal production clocks 6 pc growth to cross 830 million tonnes
New Delhi, Feb 3: India's coal sector has registered a 5.88 per cent increase in production to 830.66 million tonnes (MT) during April 2024 to January 2025 of the current financial year, from 784.51 MT recorded during the same period of 2023-24, according to a Coal Ministry statement issued on Monday.
Government e-Marketplace surpasses Rs 4 lakh cr GMV within 10 months this fiscal
New Delhi, Jan 25: Setting a new benchmark, the government e-Marketplace (GeM) has surpassed last years' gross merchandise value (GMV) of Rs 4 lakh crore within 10 months this fiscal (FY25).
Coal imports drop by 3.1 per cent during April-October 2024 amid push for self-sufficiency
New Delhi, January 14: India's coal imports witnessed a notable decline of 3.1 per cent during the first seven months of FY 2024-25 (April-October), as the country continues its efforts to reduce reliance on external supplies and bolster domestic production.
India's coal Imports decline by 3.1 pc during April-October as local production rises
New Delhi, Jan 13: India's imports of high-quality coal declined by 3.1 per cent in the first seven months (April-October) of FY 2024-25 to 149.39 million tonnes (MT), compared to 154.17 MT during the same period in the previous year, due to the increase in domestic production, the Ministry of Coal said on Tuesday.
Coal sector achieves highest ever production & dispatch in CY 2024
New Delhi, January 4: The Ministry of Coal on Saturday stated that the coal sector has achieves highest ever production and dispatch in Calendar Year 2024.According to the Coal Ministry coal production reached an all-time high of 1,039.59 million tonnes (MT) (provisional) in 2024, marking a significant 7.28 per cent growth compared to the previous year's total of 969.07 MT.
Indian coal sector clocks record production, dispatch growth in 2024
New Delhi, Jan 4: Coal production reached an all-time high of 1,039.59 million tonnes (provisional) in 2024, marking a significant 7.28 per cent growth compared to the previous year's total of 969.07 MT, the government said on Saturday.