Lok Sabha Question No. 2286 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2025-03-12
Subject: Allocation of Coal Blocks
Ministry: COAL
Asked by: Shri Jyotirmay Singh Mahato

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA MINISTRY OF COAL LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 2286 TO BE ANSWERED ON 12.03.2025

## Allocation of Coal Blocks

## 2286.   SHRI JYOTIRMAY SINGH MAHATO:

Will the Minister of COAL be pleased to state:

(a)  the  number  of  coal  blocks  allocated  in  West  Bengal  along  with  their  location  and  present operational status;

(b) the criteria used for allocation of these coal blocks and the entities to which these allocations have been made;

(c) the measures taken to ensure that the allocated coal blocks adhere to environmental regulations and sustainable mining practices;

(d) the manner in which the Government is monitoring the development and production activities of these allocated coal blocks to ensure the compliance with the conditions of allocation; and

(e) the steps being taken to address any delays or challenges being faced in operationalizing these coal blocks?

## ANSWER

## MINISTER OF COAL & MINES (SHRI G. KISHAN REDDY)

(a) & (b) 15 coal blocks have been allocated by Ministry of Coal in the state of West Bengal. Detail of their locations, operational status, entities to which allocations have been made and criteria of allocation is given at Annexure .

(c)   The  allocation  of  coal  blocks  adheres  to  strict  environmental  regulations  and  sustainable mining practices as outlined in the agreements executed between the Nominated Authority and the coal block allocates. These agreements include efficiency parameters that mandate allocatees to obtain all requisite clearances (including Environment Clearance) from the respective Ministries/agencies prior to  commencing operations in the allocated  coal blocks. Environment Clearance from the Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change (MoEF&CC) involves fulfilling all prescribed conditions and requirements set by the MoEF&CC and State Pollution Control Boards to ensure compliance with environmental standards.

(d)   The  Ministry monitors the development and production activities of coal blocks to ensure compliance. The successful bidders/allocates are required to develop the coal mines as per the milestones outlined in the 'Efficiency Parameters' of the Agreement executed. In cases where delays is found to be attributable to the allocattee, penalty is imposed by appropriating a defined percentage of their Performance Bank Guarantee.

Additionally,  the  Ministry  conducts  monthly  review  meetings  with  coal  block  allottees  and Officials  of  Central  Ministries  &  State  Govt.  to  assess  and  review  the  progress  of  coal  block development and production.

(e) The Ministry regularly conducts monthly review meetings with the coal block allottees and officials of Central Ministries & State Government to assess and monitor the progress of coal block development. During these reviews, any challenges or delays faced in the operationalization of the coal blocks are identified and taken up with concerned Ministry / Department for resolution to facilitate the coal block allottees.

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List of coal mines allocated by the Ministry of Coal in state of West Bengal, their location, operational status and other details:

| Sl No   | Name of Coal Mine                    | Successful Bidder / Allottee                        | District           | Vesting order/Allotment order date   | Current Status   | Criteria for allocation   |
|---------|--------------------------------------|-----------------------------------------------------|--------------------|--------------------------------------|------------------|---------------------------|
| 1       | Barjora                              | West Bengal Power Development Corporation Limited   | Birbhum            | 31.03.2015                           | Operational      | Allotment                 |
| 2       | Barjora (North)                      | West Bengal Power Development Corporation Limited   | Bankura            | 31.03.2015                           | Operational      | Allotment                 |
| 3,4     | Gangaramchak, Gangaramchak Bhadulia  | West Bengal Power Development Corporation Limited   | Birbhum            | 31.03.2015                           | Operational      | Allotment                 |
| 5       | Sarisatolli                          | CESC Limited                                        | Burdwan            | 23.03.2015                           | Operational      | Auction                   |
| 6,7     | Tara East &Tara West                 | West Bengal Power Development Corporation Limited   | Burdwan            | 31.03.2015                           | Operational      | Allotment                 |
| 8       | Trans Damodar                        | The Durgapur Projects Limited                       | Bankura            | 23.03.2015                           | Operational      | Auction                   |
| 9       | Gourangdhih ABC                      | West Bengal Mineral Development Corporation Limited | Burdwan            | 29.09.2016                           | Non Operational  | Allotment                 |
| 10      | East of Damagoria                    | BCCL                                                | Pashchim Bardhaman | 21.11.2019                           | Non Operational  | Allotment                 |
| 11      | Jaganathpur B                        | Powerplus Traders Pvt. Ltd                          | Bardhaman          | 13.02.2020                           | Non Operational  | Auction                   |
| 12      | Kasta East                           | Jitusol Developers Private Limited                  | Birbhum            | 12.12.2022                           | Non Operational  | Auction                   |
| 13      | Kagra Joydev                         | Orissa Metallurgical Industry Private Limited       | Birbhum            | 08.06.2023                           | Non Operational  | Auction                   |
| 14      | Binodpur Bhabaniganj                 | JMS Mining Private Limited                          | Birbhum            | 01.08.2024                           | Non Operational  | Auction                   |
| 15      | Deocha Pachami Dewangunj Harinsingha | West Bengal Power Development Corporation Limited   | Birbhum            | 17.12.2019                           | Non Operational  | Allotment                 |

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