The Ministry of Coal conducted a review meeting to assess the progress of captive and commercial coal blocks in Madhya Pradesh, Assam, Arunachal Pradesh, Telangana, and Gujarat.
The meeting was attended by coal block allottees and senior officials from the central and state governments to review operational achievements, address challenges, and identify measures to boost production. A total of 39 coal blocks were reviewed, including 33 in Madhya Pradesh, 2 in Assam, 1 in Arunachal Pradesh, 1 in Telangana, and 2 in Gujarat. Of these, 14 blocks are operational, with 9 producing coal in Madhya Pradesh and 1 in Telangana. These producing blocks achieved 34.80 million tonnes of coal output in 2024–25, with 10.80 million tonnes produced in the current fiscal year up to July 31, 2025. The Ministry emphasised the need to expedite the operationalisation of the remaining 25 blocks to strengthen domestic supply, reduce imports, and meet rising energy demand.