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Centre earmarks Rs 5,925 crore for coal, lignite exploration from FY27The investment will be channeled through the Central Sector Scheme (CSS) of coal and lignite exploration.12 Jan, 2026, 11.53 PM IST- Govt simplifies approval process for exploration of coal, ligniteThe Coal Ministry has streamlined the approval process for coal and lignite exploration. This reform aims to improve business ease and prom...01 Dec, 2025, 02.16 PM IST
- Govt adds 18 private entities to list of agencies authorised to explore coal, lignite resourcesThe government has expanded the list of agencies authorized for coal and lignite exploration by adding 18 new entities, bringing the total ...28 Nov, 2025, 03.24 PM IST
- India expected to be surplus in coal production by FY26: GovtReplying to a query in Lok Sabha, coal and mines minister Pralhad Joshi said, "India is expected to be surplus in coal production by the ye...20 Dec, 2023, 04.29 PM IST
- Exploration of coal and lignite scheme extendedThe time period for the extension is from 2021-22 to 2025-26 co-terminus with the 15th Finance Commission cycle08 Jun, 2023, 12.24 AM IST
- Cabinet approves Rs 2,980 crore for Exploration of Coal and Lignite schemeUnder this scheme, exploration for coal and lignite is conducted in two broad stages: (i) Promotional (Regional) Exploration and (ii) Detai...07 Jun, 2023, 04.38 PM IST
- Three lignite mines in TN exempted from 7th commercial auctions: Minister Pralhad JoshiA total of 106 coal mines, including lignite were put on the block in the round. Of the total mines offered, 61 are partially explored and ...09 Apr, 2023, 12.56 PM IST
- Govt launches portal to share key performance indicators of coal sectorAs an initial step, the portal has key performance indicators like coal/ lignite production, coal/ lignite offtake, exploration data, centr...21 Jan, 2022, 08.28 PM IST
- Coal India exploration arm adds 7.8 billion tonnes to proven coal reservesIt also added 9.75 billion tonnes of reserves to new resource category, which is a rough estimate based on preliminary exploration. India’s...24 Jun, 2020, 09.53 PM IST
- Economic coal reserves need to be identified faster: Coal Secretary to Coal India exploration armLast year, Coal India’s exploration arm, CMPDIL, added 6.6 bn tonnes of coal to its proven category of reserves – meaning it can be economi...23 Dec, 2019, 09.56 PM IST
- Govt earmarks Rs 937 cr for exploration of non-CIL blocks in FY'20The government has allocated Rs 937 crore for exploration of mines that are not associated with Coal India, for the ongoing financial year,...02 Dec, 2019, 04.59 PM IST
- CIL invites global cos for consultancy on coal gasificationUCG is a method of extraction of energy from coal/lignite resources which are otherwise regarded as uneconomical to work through convention...15 May, 2016, 11.51 AM IST
- NLC explores possibilities of acquiring coal blocksNeyveli Lignite Corporation (NLC) is exploring the possibility of acquiring coal blocks both in India and abroad, a top company official ha...15 Mar, 2013, 04.45 PM IST
- Mines Ministry asks MECL to step up exploratory activitiesMineral Exploration Corporation (MECL) has been asked to step up exploration to meet the growing need of raw materials by industries, mines...02 Mar, 2012, 09.31 PM IST
- India invites Czech companies in coal sectorCoal minister Sriprakash Jaiswal has invited Czech Republic firms to invest in the coal sector in India.15 Jun, 2011, 02.16 AM IST
- Have fixed lignite prices for the period 2009-2014: K Sekar, Neyveli LigniteK Sekar, Director Finance, Neyveli Lignite in an interview with ET Now talks about how lignite prices are set and acquistion plans going fo...17 Mar, 2011, 03.30 PM IST
- Ministry for selling 26% stake in NLCNEW DELHI: The coal ministry is believed to have mooted a proposal for divesting 26 per cent stake in Neyveli Lignite Corporation (NLC) to ...13 Mar, 2002, 01.31 AM IST
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