Coal Ministry signs agreements with DVC for three commercial coal blocks of 49 MTPA capacity
The Ministry of Coal executed Coal Mine Development and Production Agreements with Damodar Valley Corporation for the Dhulia North, Mandakini B and Pirpainti Barahat blocks on 15 January 2026.
Summary
Damodar Valley Corporation (DVC) signed Coal Mine Development and Production Agreements (CMDPAs) with the Ministry of Coal for three commercial coal blocks — Dhulia North, Mandakini B and Pirpainti Barahat — auctioned in the 13th round of commercial coal mining auctions. The fully explored blocks have a combined Peak Rated Capacity of 49 million tonnes per annum. The projects are expected to generate annual revenue of ₹4,621 crore, attract capital investment of about ₹7,350 crore and create around 66,248 direct and indirect jobs.
Key facts
- Agreements
- Coal Mine Development and Production Agreements (CMDPAs)
- Allottee
- Damodar Valley Corporation
- Blocks
- Dhulia North, Mandakini B, Pirpainti Barahat
- Auction round
- 13th round of commercial coal mining auctions
- Peak Rated Capacity
- 49 MTPA combined
- Economics
- ₹4,621 cr annual revenue; ~₹7,350 cr investment; ~66,248 jobs
Practice MCQs 2 questions
With which organisation did the Ministry of Coal sign CMDPAs for the Dhulia North, Mandakini B and Pirpainti Barahat blocks in January 2026?
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Correct answer: D — Damodar Valley Corporation
PIB (Coal): the agreements were executed with Damodar Valley Corporation.
What is the combined Peak Rated Capacity of the three coal blocks allotted to DVC in January 2026?
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Correct answer: C — 49 MTPA
PIB (Coal): the three blocks together have a cumulative Peak Rated Capacity of 49 MTPA.