On 05.09.2024, Machhakata (Revised), Kudanali Lubri and Sakhigopal-B Kakurhi coal mines have been successfully allocated to NLC India Limited, Gujarat Mineral Development Corporation Limited(GMDC) and Tamil Nadu Generation and Distribution Corporation (TANGEDCO). Kudanali Lubri and Sakhigopal-B Kakurhi are partially explored blocks, while Machhakata(Revised) coal block is fully explored having reserve of 1525 MT and PRC of 30 MTPA which is expected to generate Annual Revenue of ~Rs. 2,991 crores and estimated investment of ~Rs. 4,500 crores upon operationalization. The peak-rated capacity of the Machhakata (Revised) coal mine is 30 MTPA while the other two mines are Partially Explored coal mines. Once operational, these mines are expected to reduce the import of coal by the country, substituting it with the domestically produced coal.
Key Entities Referenced
Ministry of Coal: The primary ministry responsible for addressing the question on coal mining development.
Machhakata, Kudanali Lubri and Sakhigopal-B Kakurhi coal mines: Coal mines in Odisha for which mining development and production agreements were executed.
NLC India Limited: One of the corporations to which the Machhakata, Kudanali Lubri and Sakhigopal-B Kakurhi coal mines have been successfully allocated.
Odisha: Location of the coal mines subject to the mining agreements.
Atmanirbharta: Goal of self-reliance in the coal sector that the agreements are expected to contribute to.
GOVERNMENT OF INDIA
MINISTRY OF COAL
LOK SABHA
UNSTARRED QUESTION NO-601
ANSWERED ON 03/12/2025
COAL MINING DEVELOPMENT AND PRODUCTION AGREEMENTS
601. SHRI KRIPANATH MALLAH:
Will the Minister of COAL be pleased to state:
(a) the expected economic impacts of the recently executed coal mining development and
production agreements for the Machhakata, Kudanali Lubri and Sakhigopal-B Kakurhi coal
mines in Odisha; and
(b) the manner in which these agreements contribute to the Government’s goal of achieving
Atmanirbharta in the coal sector?
ANSWER
MINISTER OF COAL & MINES
(SHRI G. KISHAN REDDY)
(a) On 05.09.2024, Machhakata (Revised), Kudanali Lubri and Sakhigopal-B Kakurhi coal
mines have been successfully allocated to NLC India Limited, Gujarat Mineral Development
Corporation Limited(GMDC) and Tamil Nadu Generation and Distribution Corporation
(TANGEDCO), respectively.
Kudanali Lubri and Sakhigopal-B Kakurhi are partially explored blocks, while
Machhakata(Revised) coal block is fully explored having reserve of 1525 MT and PRC of 30
MTPA which is expected to generate Annual Revenue of ~Rs. 2,991 crores and estimated
investment of ~Rs. 4,500 crores upon operationalization.
(b) The peak-rated capacity of the Machhakata (Revised) coal mine is 30 MTPA while the
other two mines are Partially Explored coal mines. Once operational, these mines are
expected to reduce the import of coal by the country, substituting it with the domestically
produced coal.
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