The Centre is likely to launch the process of coal blocks auction under commercial mining on June 11 and around 50 mines are expected to go under the hammer.
An official on the condition of anonymity said the “government will come out with the notice inviting tender (NIT) for auction of coal mines for sale of coal on June 11.”
The official further said around 50 coal blocks are likely to be put on sale.
The coal ministry proposes to launch the auction of coal mines through an event in the national capital followed by a series of events in different parts of the country to create sensitisation on the amendments made in Acts and Rules by the Centre and generate private sector interest and participation, according to a government notice.
