The Ministry of Coal’s Nominated Authority has issued Vesting Orders for seven coal blocks as part of the ongoing commercial coal block auctions. The Coal Mine Development and Production Agreements (CMDPAs) for these blocks were signed on March 27, 2025.

The coal blocks include Dahegaon Makardhokra IV, Saradhapur Jalatap East, Banai & Bhalumunda, Sahapur East, Seregarha, and Vijay Central. Of these, two are partially explored, while five are fully explored, with a combined peak rated capacity (PRC) of approximately 13.07 MTPA and geological reserves of around 5,063 million tonnes.

These blocks are expected to generate annual revenue of about ?1,327 crore and attract capital investment of approximately ?2,455 crore. They are also projected to create employment opportunities for nearly 18,522 people, both directly and indirectly.

With this latest issuance, a total of 116 coal blocks have been vested or allocated under commercial auctions, with a cumulative PRC of around 261.304 MTPA. This is expected to yield annual revenue of about ?37,000 crore and generate employment for nearly 3.53 lakh individuals.

In a notable development, Western Coalfields Limited—a subsidiary of Coal India Ltd.—has, for the first time, successfully secured a coal block through commercial auction, highlighting the Ministry’s commitment to promoting equal opportunity and a level playing field in the coal sector.