Ministry of Coal issues vesting orders for three commercial coal blocks

The Ministry of Coal has issued vesting orders for three coal blocks, Rajgamar Dipside (Deavnara), Tangardihi North, and Mahuagarhi, under the ongoing commercial coal block auction process.

The orders follow the signing of coal mine development and production agreements on August 21, 2025. Of the three blocks, two are partially explored and one is fully explored, with total geological reserves of about 1,484.41 million tonnes and a combined peak rated capacity of around 1 mtpa. The projects are expected to attract investments of nearly Rs 1.5 billion and generate annual revenue of about Rs 1.9 billion.

With this round, vesting and allocation orders have been issued for 130 coal blocks under commercial auctions, representing a cumulative peak rated capacity of 267.24 mtpa and estimated annual revenue of Rs 377 billion. These developments are projected to create about 361,301 direct and indirect jobs.