**Summary:**
This document summarizes the Indian Ministry of Coal's response to Lok Sabha Unstarred Question No. 1774, addressed on July 30, 2025, regarding complaints of coal adulteration in the Singrauli district of Madhya Pradesh. Dr. Rajesh Mishra inquired whether the government had received such complaints, what measures were being taken to address the issue, and if a high-level investigation committee was being considered. The Minister of Coal and Mines, Shri G. Kishan Reddy, stated that the government had received no complaints of coal adulteration in the specified region. Consequently, no measures were deemed necessary, and the question of forming an investigation committee did not arise.
Key Entities Referenced
Ministry of Coal: The Indian government ministry responsible for coal and mining.
Lok Sabha: The lower house of the Parliament of India.
Dr Rajesh Mishra: Member of Parliament who raised the question regarding coal adulteration.
Singrauli district, Madhya Pradesh: District in Madhya Pradesh, India, where complaints of coal adulteration were reported.
Shri G. Kishan Reddy: Minister of Coal and Mines who provided the answer to the question.
Coal Adulteration: The main subject of the question, referring to the act of adulterating coal.
GOVERNMENT OF INDIA
MINISTRY OF COAL
LOK SABHA
UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 1774
TO BE ANSWERED ON: 30.07.2025
COAL ADULTERATION COMPLAINTS
†1774. Dr Rajesh Mishra
Will the Minister of COAL be pleased to state:
(a) whether the Government has received any complaints of coal adulteration by local
traders in Singrauli district of Madhya Pradesh;
(b) if so, the measures taken by the Government to check coal adulteration; and
(c) whether the Government is contemplating to constitute a high level committee for
investigation in this regard and if so, the details thereof?
ANSWER
MINISTER OF COAL AND MINES
(SHRI G. KISHAN REDDY)
(a) : No Sir
(b) & (c) : Does not arise in view of (a) above.
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