In the commercial coal mining auction, 22 companies have placed 35 bids for 18 coal blocks, revealed the press release of the Coal Ministry. The bid for coal mining was started on March 29, 2023, by the Nominated Authority of the Coal Ministry.
Sherband coal mine has seen the highest number of bids which is seven followed by coal mines such as Pathora East, Tara, Meenakshi West, and other coal mines selected.