India to launch 15th round of commercial coal mine auctions on April 17

NEW DELHI: The coal ministry will hold a stakeholder consultation on 'Atmanirbhar Bharat: Coal for Energy Security' and launch the 15th round of commercial coal mine auctions on Friday.

The meeting will be held in Mumbai.

ET had reported on Wednesday that the government is working on Atmanirbhar Bharat 2.0 to insulate critical supply chains and ensure energy security amid global economic disruption triggered by the war in West Asia.


The ministry said the initiative aims to support India's growing energy needs and advance the goal of a self-reliant nation.

Since the launch of commercial coal mining in 2020, the programme has improved domestic coal availability and strengthened energy security. The upcoming auction round seeks to improve ease of doing business, attract investment and widen industry participation. It will offer a mix of fully explored and partially explored coal blocks, targeting participation from established miners, new entrants and technology-driven firms.