On October 6, 2025, Union Minister for Coal and Mines, Shri G. Kishan Reddy, and Chief Minister of Arunachal Pradesh, Shri Pema Khandu, inaugurated the Namchik Namphuk Coal Mine in Changlang district, Arunachal Pradesh. The event marks the commencement of mining operations and the handover of mining lease and machinery to the Namchik-Namphuk Central Coal Block by CPPL. The mine contains reserves of 1.5 crore tonnes of coal and has become operational today. A Bhumi Pujan and a "100-tree plantation initiative" was performed at the project site. Release ID: 2175444. Shuhaib T / Durgesh Kumar.
Key Entities Referenced
Namchik Namphuk Coal Mine: The first commercial coal mine in Arunachal Pradesh and a key project for boosting the state's economy and contributing to India's coal and energy map.
Ministry of Coal: The central ministry overseeing the development and regulation of the coal sector, including the Namchik Namphuk Coal Mine project.
Arunachal Pradesh: The state where the Namchik Namphuk Coal Mine is located, representing a significant economic and developmental milestone for the region.
Ministry of Coal
Historic Milestone for Arunachal Pradesh: Union
Minister G. Kishan Reddy Inaugurates State’s First
Commercial Coal Mine at Namchik Namphuk
Posted On: 06 OCT 2025 5:46PM by PIB Delhi
Union Minister for Coal and Mines, Shri G. Kishan Reddy, along with Chief Minister of Arunachal
Pradesh, Shri Pema Khandu, today inaugurated the Namchik Namphuk Coal Mine in Changlang
district, marking a historic milestone as the state’s first commercial coal mining project. This event
opens a new chapter in Arunachal Pradesh’s economic journey, positioning it firmly on India’s coal
and energy map.
Marking the historic occasion, Union Minister for Coal and Mines, Shri G. Kishan Reddy and Chief
Minister of Arunachal Pradesh, Shri Pema Khandu, performed the Bhumi Pujan and participated in
a tree plantation drive under the “100-tree plantation initiative” at the project site. This was followed
by the formal inauguration of the Namchik Namphuk Coal Mine. The event also witnessed the
handing over of the mining lease and the flagging off tools and machinery of CPPL to the Namchik-
Namphuk Central Coal Block, marking the official commencement of mining operations.Union Minister, Shri G. Kishan Reddy, while addressing the gathering, highlighted the significance
of the event and later interacted with the media. He described the launch as “a symbol of new hope
and a significant step toward energy security and regional development in the North East” and
informed that the Namchik Namphuk Coal Mine holds reserves of 1.5 crore tonnes of coal and has
become operational from today.
Highlighting the significance of the project, Chief Minister Shri Pema Khandu welcomed the
Namchik Namphuk Coal Mine, noting its role in boosting the state’s economy, creating employment
opportunities, and generating steady revenue for Arunachal Pradesh. He expressed confidence that
this initiative will empower local communities and attract future investments in the state’s mining
and industrial sectors.
The Namchik Namphuk Coal Mine will play a crucial role in driving the development of the NorthEast region while strengthening India’s journey towards Aatmanirbhar Bharat. It will not only boost
local employment and industrial growth but also enhance the region’s contribution to the nation’s
energy security and self-reliance.
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Shuhaib T / Durgesh Kumar
(Release ID: 2175444)