Govt launches 7th tranche of coal mine auctions to boost availability of dry fuel

Updated: Mar 29 2023 6:37PM

Govt launches 7th tranche of coal mine auctions to boost availability of dry fuel

New Delhi, Mar 29 (PTI) The government on Wednesday launched the seventh round of commercial coal auctions in a bid to increase the availability of the dry fuel in the country.

A total of 106 coal mines were put on the block in the latest round of auctions. Of the total mines offered, 61 blocks are partially explored and 45 mines are fully explored.

As many as 95 non-coking coal mines, 10 lignite mines and one coking coal mine are being offered in the latest round of auction.

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