**Summary:**
On August 21, 2025, the Ministry of Coal will launch the 13th round of commercial coal mine auctions in New Delhi. The event will be attended by Union Minister of Coal and Mines, Shri G. Kishan Reddy, and Minister of State for Coal and Mines, Shri Satish Chandra Dubey. This round aims to further enhance transparency, competition, and self-reliance in India's coal sector. The commercial coal mine auction process, initiated in 2020, seeks to accelerate coal production and ensure adequate supply for the nation’s energy demand. The 13th round will offer mines with liberal terms, promoting ease of doing business and attracting investments. It will offer a fresh set of both fully and partially explored coal blocks. The event will also showcase the potential benefits of underground and surface coal gasification. Coal Mine Development Production Agreements (CMDPA) will be signed for 11 successfully allocated coal mines from previous auction rounds. The Ministry of Coal is encouraging industry leaders, investors, and stakeholders to participate.
Key Entities Referenced
Ministry of Coal: The Indian government ministry responsible for the coal sector.
13th Round of Commercial Coal Mine Auctions: Upcoming round of auctions for commercial coal mines in India, scheduled to launch on August 21, 2025.
Shri G. Kishan Reddy: Union Minister of Coal and Mines, and the Chief Guest at the event.
Shri Satish Chandra Dubey: Minister of State for Coal and Mines, and the Guest of Honour at the event.
New Delhi: The location in India where the 13th Round of Commercial Coal Mine Auctions will be launched.
Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi: Prime Minister of India, under whose leadership the commercial auction framework was launched in 2020.
Coal Mine Development Production Agreements: Agreements to be signed for 11 successfully allocated coal mines of previous rounds of Auction.
Viksit Bharat: India's vision towards development.
Ministry of Coal
Ministry of Coal to Launch 13th Round of
Commercial Coal Mine Auctions Tomorrow
Posted On: 20 AUG 2025 7:40PM by PIB Delhi
The Ministry of Coal is set to launch the 13th round of commercial coal mine auctions on 21st August 2025 in
New Delhi. The event will be graced by Union Minister of Coal and Mines, Shri G. Kishan Reddy, as Chief
Guest, and Minister of State for Coal and Mines, Shri Satish Chandra Dubey, as Guest of Honour.
This event will mark another significant step towards enhancing transparency, competition, and self-reliance
in India’s coal sector. The commercial coal mine auction process, which has witnessed robust participation
from both established and new industry players in every round, aims to accelerate coal production and ensure
adequate supply for the nation’s growing energy demand. The upcoming 13th round will continue to offer
mines with the most liberal terms, promoting ease of doing business and attracting investments from a diverse
set of stakeholders,
Launched in 2020 under the leadership of Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi, the commercial auction
framework has transformed the coal sector by fostering transparency, driving competition, and increasing coal
availability for domestic industries, thereby reducing dependence on imports.
The upcoming round will offer a fresh set of coal mines for auction, covering both fully explored and partially
explored blocks, attracting diverse participation from experienced miners, new entrants, and technology-
driven enterprises. The event will also showcase the potential benefits of underground and surface coal
gasification.
The Coal Mine Development & Production Agreements (CMDPA) will be signed for 11 successfully
allocated coal mines of previous rounds of Auction.
The Ministry of Coal invites industry leaders, investors, and stakeholders to participate in this significant
event and contribute to shaping the future of India’s coal sector.
As India advances toward its vision of Viksit Bharat, the Ministry of Coal remains dedicated to driving
reforms, enhancing ease of doing business, and cultivating a dynamic ecosystem for responsible coal mining.
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