Including 18 new coal mines, the Ministry of Coal has placed on offer 122 coal / lignite mines today under commercial auction of coal mines. Addressing the fifth tranche of auction launch, Union Minister of Coal, Mines & Parliamentary Affairs Pralhad Joshi said that 42 coal mines have already been auctioned successfully so far. Along with ensuring energy security of the Nation this will provide employment opportunity to more than 1.17 lakh people, the Minister stated. The success of these auctions indicate that right steps are being taken by the Government to provide further momentum to the growth of Coal sector. Ministry of Coal is on the journey to reform the sector and unlock its potential, the Minister added.
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