The auctions witnessed intense competition, achieving an average revenue share of 26.70 per cent
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State-run Damodar Valley Corporation (DVC) and five other firms secured a total of seven blocks during the 12th round of the commercial coal auctions, the Coal Ministry said on Friday.
The Ministry had launched the 12th round of coal block auctions for commercial mining on March 27, 2025.
“In the forward auctions, held from July 28 to July 31, 2025, a total of seven coal blocks have been successfully auctioned, comprising three fully explored and four partially explored coal blocks,” the Ministry said.
These seven blocks hold a combined geological reserve of approximately 1,761.49 million tonnes (mt). The cumulative Peak Rated Capacity (PRC) of these blocks stands at 5.25 mt per annum (mtpa), excluding the partially explored coal blocks.
The auctions witnessed intense competition, achieving an average revenue share of 26.70 per cent. This reflects the sustained interest of industries in the coal sector and the Ministry’s efforts to provide a stable and transparent policy framework.
These blocks are expected to generate an annual revenue of around ₹719.90 crore (excluding partially explored blocks), likely to attract a capital investment of around ₹787.50 crore, and create 7,098 employment opportunities.
Since the inception of commercial coal mining in 2020, a total of 131 coal blocks have been auctioned successfully, with a production capacity of 277.31 mtpa.
Self-reliant
Upon operationalization, these blocks will immensely contribute to enhancing domestic coal production and in making the country self-reliant in the coal sector.
Collectively, these blocks are expected to generate an annual crore and provide employment for 3,74,916 people in coal-bearing regions.
These strategic initiatives of the Ministry of Coal reaffirm the Ministry’s dedication to transforming the coal sector into a key driver of economic growth. These initiatives not only address the nation’s energy demands but also foster economic stability and create employment opportunities, contributing to the vision of an ‘Atmanirbhar Bharat.
Published on August 1, 2025
