(a) whether there is any proposal for commissioning new coal mines in
Vidarbha (Maharashtra) ;
(b) whether coal reserves have been discovered near Shokapur village
in Hinjenghat Tehsil of district Wardha; and
(c) if so, the details thereof ?
(a) whether there is any proposal for commissioning new coal mines in
Vidarbha (Maharashtra) ;
(b) whether coal reserves have been discovered near Shokapur village
in Hinjenghat Tehsil of district Wardha; and
(c) if so, the details thereof ?
MINISTER OF THE STATE IN THE MINISTRY OF COAL (DR. DASARI NARAYANA RAO)
(a) : Yes Sir, Western Coalfields Limited proposes to open new coal mines in Vidarbha.
(b)&(c) : Yes, Sir. Directorate of Geology & Mining. Govt. of Maharashtra started
exploration for coal in Shokapur - Wardha area of Tahsil Hinganghat, Wardha District in
2001-02. Coal reserves of 5.52 million tonnes have been established by them till the end
of field season 2004-05. Further exploration is in progress in this area and 1800 meters
of drilling planned during the field season of 2005-06 (Oct-June).