Coal Ministry to launch 14th Round of commercial coal mines auction on October 29

Coal Ministry to launch 14th Round of commercial coal mines auction on October 29

Coal Ministry would be launching the fourteenth round of commercial coal mine auctions Wednesday (October 29, 2025). Other than offering a fresh set of fully and partially explored blocks for auction, the latest round would be for the first time introducing provisions for underground coal gasification (UGC) within the framework. UGC as a method of […]

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Coal Ministry proposes replacing current Provident Fund Act for mine workers, aligning with present scenario

Coal Ministry proposes replacing current Provident Fund Act for mine workers, aligning with present scenario

Representational file image. | Photo Credit: Reuters Seeking to advance social security laws and adjusting them to “current scenario and circumstances”, the Ministry of Coal Tuesday floated a draft consultation to repeal the Coal Mines Provident Fund and Miscellaneous Provisions Act, 1948. The proposed legislation, standing as a bill at present, intends to obviate the […]

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