Ministry of Coal allocates its 200th coal block, Marwatola–II
On 17 June 2025 in New Delhi, the Ministry of Coal announced the allocation of its 200th coal mine, with the Allocation Order for the Marwatola–II block issued to Singhal Business Private Limited.
Summary
The Ministry of Coal announced on 17 June 2025 that it had reached the milestone of allocating its 200th coal mine. The Allocation Order for the Marwatola–II coal block was issued to Singhal Business Private Limited. The Nominated Authority thanked industry stakeholders and reaffirmed its commitment to reducing procedural hurdles and speeding up the operationalisation of coal blocks. The Ministry said the milestone reflects efforts to raise domestic coal output, cut import dependence and strengthen long-term energy security.
Key facts
- Milestone
- 200th coal mine allocated
- Block
- Marwatola–II
- Allottee
- Singhal Business Private Limited
- Announced
- 17 June 2025, Ministry of Coal (Nominated Authority)
Practice MCQs 2 questions
Which coal block's allocation marked the Ministry of Coal's 200th coal mine allocation, announced on 17 June 2025?
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Correct answer: A — Marwatola–II
PIB (Coal): The issuance of the Allocation Order for the Marwatola–II coal block marked the allocation of the 200th Coal Mine.
To which company was the Allocation Order for the Marwatola–II coal block issued in June 2025?
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Correct answer: C — Singhal Business Private Limited
PIB (Coal): The Allocation Order for the Marwatola–II coal block was issued to Singhal Business Private Limited.