The Economic Times

Policy reforms speed up coal block operationalisation: Coal Secretary Vikram Dev Dutt

India's coal sector policy reforms have significantly reduced operationalisation timelines for explored blocks. These changes enable faster mine development and quicker commercial production of coal. Captive and commercial mines have contributed substantially to the nation's coal output recently. Commercial coal mining stands as a key reform under Prime Minister Narendra Modi's leadership. Ongoing auctions and stakeholder engagement aim to boost private sector participation further.