Arunachal coal mining milestone: 1st commercial block to start Monday; Namchik-Namphuk mine to boost energy security
By
Neha Kumari
The government will launch commercial coal mining in Arunachal Pradesh on Monday, ending years of resource underutilisation.
“Arunachal Pradesh is set to witness a historic day on October 6, 2025, with the launch of its first commercial coal mine at the Namchik-Namphuk coal block, marking a new chapter of growth, energy security, and local prosperity,” the coal ministry said in a statement, PTI reported.








