Coal Blocks Only Through Auctions: Govt Reiterates Policy, Examines Telangana Proposal
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News18•02-02-2026, 17:45
Coal Blocks Only Through Auctions: Govt Reiterates Policy, Examines Telangana Proposal
- •The government confirmed that 136 coal blocks have been successfully auctioned since 2020, following Niti Aayog's recommendations.
- •Future coal block allocations will continue through a participative bidding process, emphasizing auctions over direct allotments.
- •Minister Satish Chandra Dubey stated the government would examine Telangana's proposal for the Tadicherla coal block for Singareni Collieries if a formal, detailed request is submitted.
- •The government highlighted that PSUs, including Singareni, can participate in auctions, noting Singareni's past profit of Rs 6,000 crore.
- •Post-2020 auctions are projected to generate Rs 43,000 crore revenue for the central government and create 5 lakh jobs.
Why It Matters: Government firmly commits to coal block auctions, but will review Telangana's specific proposal for Tadicherla.
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