Centre allots world’s second-largest coal block to West Bengal
KOLKATA: The centre has entered into an allotment agreement with West Bengal Power Development Corporation (WBPDCL) for Deocha Pachami Dewanganj-Harinsingha coal block. It is the world’s second largest block.
“In accordance with the provisions of Coal Block Allocation Rules, 2017, made under the Mines and Minerals (Development and Regulations) Act, 1957, WBPDCL has been allocated the block located in West Bengal spread over 12.28 square km with estimated reserves of 2102 million tonnes for generation of power,” the coal ministry said in a statement.
