Ministry of Coal begins scientific mining in Meghalaya
Author: PPD Team Date: August 12, 2025
The Ministry of Coal has started scientific coal mining in Meghalaya with production commencing at two blocks: Saryngkham A in East Jaintia Hills and Pyndengshahlang in West Khasi Hills.
Saryngkham A received mining permission on March 10, 2025, and production began on June 3, 2025. Pyndengshahlang was approved on May 2, 2025, with operations starting June 5, 2025. This marks a key step toward regulated and environmentally sound coal mining in the Northeast region.
On August 11, 2025, the Ministry held a review meeting chaired by Rupinder Brar, Additional Secretary & Nominated Authority, to assess the status of captive and commercial coal blocks in Madhya Pradesh, Assam, Arunachal Pradesh, Telangana, and Gujarat.
A total of 39 coal blocks were discussed, including 33 in Madhya Pradesh, 2 in Assam, 1 in Arunachal Pradesh, 1 in Telangana, and 2 in Gujarat. In Madhya Pradesh, 13 blocks are operational, with 9 producing coal. Telangana has one producing block. Together, these mines produced 34.80 million tonnes of coal in FY 2024-25, with 10.80 million tonnes produced by July 31, 2025, in the current fiscal year.
The Ministry stressed the need to fast-track the operationalisation of the remaining 25 blocks to boost domestic coal supply, reduce import dependence, and meet growing energy demand.
