India’s window for using coal reserves may last 20-30 years: Pralhad Joshi

New Delhi: Coal minister Pralhad Joshi on Monday said India’s window for using its coal reserves may only last for another 20-30 years.

The statement comes at a time when fossil fuel investments are losing sheen and global energy investment landscape is rapidly evolving, with a focus on environmental, social and governance (ESG) investing.

While addressing a press conference on the last date of the commercial coal mine auctions that began on 2 November, Joshi appealed to the governments of the coal bearing states to cooperate with the successful bidders to help expedite the fuel’s production.