**Executive Summary**
This report addresses Unstarred Question No. †584 regarding the contribution of coal mines in local development, specifically concerning the Amrapali-Magadh mines in Jharkhand and the Namchik-Namphuk mine in Arunachal Pradesh. It details their objectives, expected contributions to energy security, local development, reserves, revenue, employment opportunities, and steps taken to ensure ecological balance and community participation under Mission GREEN. The response was provided on December 3, 2025.
**Key Points / Main Content**
* **Amrapali-Magadh Mines (Jharkhand):**
* Contribute around 50% of Central Coalfields Limited's total coal production in 2024-25.
* Estimated mineable reserves: 854.91 MT (Magadh), 456.34 MT (Amrapali).
* Expected net sales revenue in FY 2025-26: Rs. 2,812 crore (Magadh), Rs. 2,367 crore (Amrapali).
* Approved employment for 808 persons in Magadh-Sanghmitra area and 210 in Amrapali-Chandragupt area.
* **Namchik-Namphuk Mine (Arunachal Pradesh):**
* Expected contribution: 0.2 million tonnes per annum (MTPA) of coal.
* Estimated geological reserves: 14.97 MT.
* Expected annual revenue: Rs 173 crore.
* Providing employment to around 270 people.
* **Mission GREEN (Grow, Restore, Enrich and Empower Nature) Coal Regions:**
* Coal India Limited (CIL), NLC India Limited (NLCIL) and Singareni Collieries Company Limited (SCCL) are undertaking measures to ensure ecological balance and strengthen community participation.
* Focuses on afforestation, ecological restoration, renewable energy promotion, sustainable mine-water utilization, and circular resource management.
* Includes mine-based tourism and green-economy models to diversify local economies.
* Includes engagement of local communities and self-help groups (SHGs) in sustainable development activities.
* The Ministry of Coal has constituted a Committee for regular monitoring of Mission GREEN Coal Regions.
* **Atmanirbhar Bharat Alignment:**
* Mines reduce dependence on imported coal, supporting self-reliance in energy production.
* Development of mines will catalyze significant investments in supporting infrastructure such as transportation and logistics.
**Impact Analysis**
**Stakeholder: Local Communities in Jharkhand and Arunachal Pradesh**
* **Impact:** Enhanced employment and livelihood opportunities through mine operations and Mission GREEN initiatives.
* **Action Required:** Engage with local communities and self-help groups in sustainable development activities.
**Stakeholder: Central Coalfields Limited (CCL), Coal India Limited (CIL), NLC India Limited (NLCIL), Singareni Collieries Company Limited (SCCL)**
* **Impact:** Expected to contribute to coal production, revenue generation, and local development as outlined in the report.
* **Action Required:** Implement Mission GREEN initiatives, ensure ecological balance, and promote community participation.
**Stakeholder: Ministry of Coal**
* **Impact:** Responsible for monitoring the implementation of Mission GREEN and ensuring alignment with the Atmanirbhar Bharat initiative.
* **Action Required:** Regularly monitor Mission GREEN Coal Regions through the constituted Committee.
**Stakeholder: Power Generation Sector**
* **Impact:** Assured coal supply for power generation.
* **Action Required:** Utilise the increased coal supply effectively.
**Stakeholder: Infrastructure and Logistics Sectors**
* **Impact:** Increased investment opportunities in supporting infrastructure such as transportation and logistics.
* **Action Required:** Develop and improve infrastructure to support the growing coal industry.
Key Entities Referenced
Ministry of Coal: The primary ministry responsible for the policy and its implementation.
Mission GREEN (Grow, Restore, Enrich and Empower Nature): A scheme focusing on ecological balance and community participation in coal regions.
Atmanirbhar Bharat: A vision/initiative referenced to support self-reliance in energy production.
Amrapali-Magadh Coal Mines: Coal mines located in Jharkhand that contribute significantly to coal production and local development.
Namchik-Namphuk Coal Mine: A coal mine located in Arunachal Pradesh aimed at strengthening energy security.
GOVERNMENT OF INDIA
MINISTRY OF COAL
LOK SABHA
UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. †584
ANSWERED ON 03/12/2025
CONTRIBUTION OF COAL MINES IN LOCAL DEVELOPMENT
†584 SHRI CHANDAN CHAUHAN:
SHRI BIPLAB KUMAR DEB:
SHRI JUGAL KISHORE:
SHRI KALI CHARAN SINGH:
Will the Minister of COAL be pleased to state:
(a) the objectives and expected contribution of Amrapali-Magadh and Namchik-Namphuk
Coal Mines to strengthening energy security and local development in Jharkhand and
Arunachal Pradesh respectively;
(b) the expected reserves, annual revenue and local employment opportunities generated from
these mines;
(c) the steps taken to ensure ecological balance and community participation under Mission
Green Coal Region; and
(d) the manner in which the said projects supports the vision of Atmanirbhar Bharat and
inclusive regional development in the North-eastern region?
ANSWER
MINISTER OF COAL & MINES
(SHRI G. KISHAN REDDY)
(a)& (b) The Magadh and Amrapali mines in Jharkhand together contribute around 50% of
Central Coalfields Limited's total coal production in 2024-25, thereby supporting the national
objective of assured coal supply for power generation under the vision of Aatmanirbhar
Bharat. Magadh and Amrapali coal mines have estimated mineable reserves of 854.91 MT
and 456.34 MT respectively and are expected to generate net sales revenue of Rs. 2,812 crore
and Rs. 2,367 crore during FY 2025-26. These mines contribute to local development through
employment and livelihood support to Project Affected Persons (PAPs) and nearby villagers.
Employmentto 808 persons in the Magadh-Sanghmitra area and 210 in the Amrapali-
Chandragupt area have already been approved.
Namchik Namphuk Coal Mine will contribute significantly towards Arunachal Pradesh’s
energy security by contributing 0.2 million tonnes per annum (MTPA) of coal. This steady
supply will help meet the state's energy demands more reliably. This Mine has estimated
geological reserves of 14.97 MT and will generate an annual revenue of Rs 173 crore besides
providing employment to around 270 people.
(c) Under Mission GREEN (Grow, Restore, Enrich and Empower Nature) Coal Regions,
Coal and Lignite Public Sector Undertakings (PSUs), namely Coal India Limited (CIL), NLC
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a series of measures aimed at ensuring ecological balance and strengthening community
participation in coal and lignite mining regions. The Mission outlines a five-year vision to
convert post-mining and other suitable areas into sustainable ecosystems. To maintain
ecological balance, the Mission focuses on extensive afforestation and ecological restoration
in and around mining areas, promotion of renewable energy, sustainable mine-water
utilization, and adoption of circular resource management practices. Initiatives such as mine-
based tourism and green-economy models are also being advanced to diversify local
economies in an environmentally responsible manner. Community participation forms a core
component of Mission GREEN. Efforts include engagement of local communities and self-
help groups (SHGs) in sustainable development activities. For effective implementation, the
Ministry of Coal has also constituted a Committee for regular monitoring of the Mission
GREEN Coal Regions.
(d) Above three coal mines in the States of Jharkhand and Arunachal Pradesh align with
the Government of India’s Atmanirbhar Bharat initiative by reducing dependence on
imported coal, thereby supporting self-reliance in energy production. The development of the
mines will also catalyze significant investments in supporting infrastructure such as
transportation and logistics, which in turn will create extensive employment opportunities.
This integrated development approach will promote inclusive growth and economic
integration in the regions.
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