Ministry of Coal has offered 13 coal blocks from the state of Maharashtra for auction. Out of these, 5 are fully explored and 8 are partially explored mines, informed Union Parliamentary Affairs, Coal and Mines Minister Prahlad Joshi at an investor conclave in...

The Minister of Coal, Mines and Parliamentary Affairs, Pralhad Joshi stressed on achieving the 50 MT annual coal production target of ECL during 2022-23, and directed to increase the coal production and dispatch to meet the energy requirement of the country.On...

It is the responsibility of the state government concerned to protect the mining reserves, including coal reserves, in the state, Union coal minister Prahlad Joshi said in the industrial township of Durgapur on Thursday.However, he refused to make any comment...

Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman said that a fast growing economy like India needs greater investment in coal production and gasification projects. Globally, energy prices especially that of gas is going up. Launching the 6th round of coal mine...

Ministry of Mines is making continuous efforts to encourage mining activities pan India. Accordingly, to further encourage exploration activities in the mineral rich North East region, the first “Northeast Geology & Mining Ministers’ Conclave was held on...

As we have entered the concluding phase of Special Swachhta Campaign 2.0, the Ministry of Mines marked its finale with Union  Minister of Mines, Coal and Parliamentary Affairs, Shri Pralhad Joshi’s visit to GSI office, Dimapur, Nagaland on 31st October,...

Taking potshots at the election for AICC chief, Union Minister Pralhad Joshi stated on Saturday that no matter who becomes the President, he will be the remote control of Nehru family.The Presidential election for the selection of candidate other than the family...

Hon’ble Chief Minister of Karnataka, Basavaraj Somappa Bommai and Hon’ble Union Minister of Parliamentary Affairs, Coal and Mines, Shri Pralhad Joshi inaugurated the 3600th Nand Ghar in a ceremony held at Luxar Bazar village in Haveri district of Karnataka. Senior...

Jyotiraditya Scindia, Union Minister of Civil Aviation and Steel, today called upon India’s mines and mineral industry to reduce carbon emission by 30–40 per cent by the year 2030 to enable India make an impact globally for its growth, expansion and exports. Addressing...

Coal and Mines Minister Pralhad Joshi said on Tuesday that due to several innovative initiatives taken by the Central government, including amendments in mining legislations, 190 major mineral blocks have been auctioned in the last seven years, adding that...

Retaliating to the statement of Rajya Sabha Opposition leader Mallikarjun Kharge, Union Minister for Parliamentary Affairs, Mines and Coal, Pralhad Joshi on Friday said that Congress leaders Sonia Gandhi and Rahul Gandhi did not cooperate in the probe by the Enforcement...

A meeting of the Government with Floor Leaders of all parties was held here today, a day before the start of the Monsoon Session of Parliament, 2022. In his opening address, Union Minister for Parliamentary Affairs, Pralhad Joshi informed that the Monsoon...

Union Home and Cooperation Minister Amit Shah said that with 8.2% growth, India is at present one of the fastest growing economies in the world and the coal and mines sector of the country is contributing considerably to the present economic growth. Addressing...

Union Minister of Coal, Mines and Parliamentary Affairs Pralhad Joshi said that incentives will be given to the State Governments for successful auctioning of mines and those who have identified potential mineral blocks. This will inspire other States to perform...

Union Minister of Coal, Mines and Parliamentary Affairs Pralhad Joshi said that the Ministry of Coal has initiated a number of reforms to further increase the production of coal to meet the growing energy demands of the nation. Virtually releasing “Reforms...

Union Coal Minister Pralhad Joshi said on Thursday that the thermal power plants (TPPs) have 21-22 million tonnes of coal which will last for 10 days."The thermal power plants hold 21-22 million tonnes of coal which are enough for 10 days and replenishment...

Power Minister of Punjab Harbhajan Singh met Union Minister for Coal and Mines Pralhad Joshi at Parliament House in national capital and also called upon R.K.Singh, Union Minister for Power and New & Renewable Energy to discuss the concerns of the State...

Union Minister for Parliamentary Affairs and Mining Pralhad Joshi stated on Monday that the rescue operation launched by the Indian government to bring back Indian students from war-torn Ukraine is a big challenge.Speaking to reporters at Belagavi Sambre Airport,...

Union Minister for Coal, Mines and Parliamentary Affairs, Shri Pralhad Joshi, who was on a two day visit to district Reasi as part of Union Govt’s Public Outreach Programme, concluded his tour today.On the second day of his tour, Shri Joshi visited Angi Fish...

Union Minister for Coal, Mines and Parliamentary Affairs, Pralhad Joshi, today visited Reasi district as a part of public outreach initiative launched by the Central government for Jammu and Kashmir.Addressing the public, he said that the Union Government...