58 coal blocks to start in FY23, 138.28 MT production targeted: Ministry
The Coal Ministry expects operationalisation of 58 coal blocks in 2022-23 and has set target of 138.28 million ton coal production, an official statement said on Friday.
“The Ministry of Coal has allocated coal blocks for captive end use and sale of coal/ commercial mining. 85.32 million tonnes of coal has been produced in FY 2021-22 from 47 operational coal blocks. As against the scheduled production of 203.67 million tonnes for FY 2022-23, it is expected that a total 58 coal blocks would become operational with an expected production of around 138.28 million tonnes,” a ministry statement said.
