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Ministry of Coal Unveils New Incentives to Supercharge Underground Mining in India

Government Unveils Bold Reforms to Boost Underground Coal Mining in India
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New Delhi: In a landmark move aimed at transforming India’s coal sector, the Ministry of Coal has announced a sweeping package of reforms to revitalize and promote underground coal mining. These strategic policy measures are designed to overcome longstanding challenges in the sector – particularly high capital costs and prolonged project gestation periods – while aligning with the government’s vision of sustainable and self-reliant industrial development.

Key Incentives to Attract Investment

To encourage private participation and accelerate project execution, the Ministry has rolled out the following major incentives:

  1. Reduction in Floor Revenue Share
    The floor percentage of revenue share for underground coal mines has been slashed from 4% to 2%, providing significant fiscal relief and improving the financial viability of new and existing projects.
  2. Complete Waiver of Upfront Payment
    In a move expected to ease entry for private players, the mandatory upfront payment for underground mining ventures has been entirely waived off, eliminating a major cost barrier.

These fresh incentives add to the existing 50% rebate on performance security for underground coal blocks, effectively lowering the entry threshold and creating a more investment-friendly environment.

Driving Innovation and Sustainable Development

These reforms signal a strategic pivot toward cleaner, more technologically advanced coal mining practices. By incentivizing underground operations—known to cause significantly less surface disruption compared to opencast mining—the government is promoting a greener alternative that also enhances worker safety and environmental stewardship.

The reforms are also expected to catalyze the adoption of cutting-edge technologies, including:

  • Continuous miners and longwall systems
  • Remote sensing and automation tools
  • AI-driven safety and monitoring systems

Such innovations will not only boost productivity but also ensure a more balanced ecological footprint, reinforcing India’s commitment to responsible resource extraction.

Aligning with Atmanirbhar Bharat and Energy Security

With these forward-thinking reforms, the Ministry of Coal is reaffirming its role as a key enabler in India’s pursuit of energy independence and industrial self-reliance under the Atmanirbhar Bharat initiative. The push for underground mining is also expected to drive job creation, stimulate regional development, and reduce carbon emissions, contributing to national and global climate goals.

A Future-Ready Coal Ecosystem

Commenting on the initiative, officials from the Ministry emphasized that the reforms are part of a larger roadmap to build a future-ready coal ecosystem—one that is investment-attractive, innovation-driven, and environmentally conscious.

As India aims to unlock the untapped potential of its vast underground coal reserves, these game-changing policies are set to redefine the coal industry’s trajectory, ensuring that growth, sustainability, and technology go hand-in-hand.

These reforms mark a decisive step toward modernizing India’s coal sector, ensuring it remains a critical pillar of the nation’s energy matrix while embracing the values of sustainability and resilience.


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