In order to generate private sector interest the coal ministry is planning to organise road shows in different parts of the country.

While the government will not regulate prices, marketing or sale of coal, and minimum production from the commercial coal mines will be spe...

All new auctions or allotments of coal mines has been recommended for commercial purpose only.

The BSP president criticised the government's move of opening up coal mining to the private sector for commercial use.

Coal India is fully capable to fulfil the coal demand in India, he said, adding the company has plans to open new mines in the future.

Congress leadership said the Centre could face a public interest litigation from interested parties, challenging the constitutional validit...

Members from parties like Cong, TMC, BJD and Left demanded that the bill should be referred to the Standing Committee for a thorough scruti...

Government is expected to soon come out with an "Approach Paper" to elicit views of stakeholders on the process of auction of coal blocks.

Trade union said unfortunately govt did not consult unions & passage of Bill in LS would result in a setback to Coal India & Singareni Coll...

In 1993, private sector participation in mining of coal for captive use by industries like steel, cement and power producers was allowed.

Coal is a vital national resource and allowing it to be handed over to private corporates would lead to "serious industrial disturbances."

Jiban Roy said, "The ordinance does not impact the 1973 Coal Nationalisation Act. But, there is a point of private mining.

CPI-M today said both stood for privatising the coal sector despite their stand-off on the CAG report which has resulted in disruption of P...

Planning Commission pitched for privatisation of coal mining saying govt should have a consistent policy for energy sector.

The Government's decision to allow competitive bidding for coal blocks draws protest from Left labour union CITU.

Indian coal industry is a classic example of a sector that despite its enormous potential has failed to make any significant impact at the ...

NEW DELHI: The Coal Ministry has asked the Law Ministry to examine the issue of privatisation of Neyveli Lignite Corporation which is gover...