Holding a roadshow on investment opportunities in the coal sector and commercial mine auctions, the Coal Ministry on Friday assured assistance at every stage from obtaining clearances to project execution.

During his address, the Minister for Coal and Mines, G Kishan Reddy, highlighted the crucial role of coal in India’s economic progress, particularly in ensuring energy security and meeting growing industrial and power sector demands.

He also reiterated the Government’s commitment to accelerate domestic coal production, reducing import dependence, and ensuring sustainable mining practices.

Coal Secretary Vikram Dev Dutt assured investors of the Ministry’s proactive approach in facilitating seamless investment in the coal sector.

He emphasized that the Ministry is committed to assisting investors at every stage from obtaining clearances to project execution by coordinating with regulatory bodies and stakeholder ministries to expedite approvals for early operationalization.

The roadshow served as a strategic platform to accelerate private sector participation, enhance domestic coal production, and promote sustainable mining practices.

It focused on policy reforms, ease of doing business, and technological advancements, reaffirming the Government’s commitment to unlocking the full potential of India’s coal sector while ensuring environmental sustainability and long-term energy security.

Rupinder Brar, Additional Secretary and Nominated Authority at the Coal Ministry, underlined the strategic importance of the private sector’s participation in coal mining.

She reaffirmed the Ministry’s commitment to creating a transparent, competitive, and investor-friendly coal sector. She also highlighted key incentives available to investors and urged stakeholders to leverage policy reforms for long-term growth.

Brar noted that since the commencement of commercial coal mining, coal demand has surged, and the Government has allowed its use beyond captive purposes, enabling mining companies to operate with greater flexibility and market coal as a commodity.