Question : ALLOCATION OF COAL TO PRIVATE PLAYERS



(a) Whether the Government has proposed to make some changes in the alloction of coal blocks to private companies/ agencies captive mining ; and

(b) If so, the details thereof and the reasons therefor ?

Answer given by the minister


PRIME MINISTER (DR. MANMOHAN SINGH)

(a) : Yes, Sir.

(b) : With a view to bringing greater transparency introduction of competitive bidding for allocation of coal blocks to Indian companies for their captive use in the permitted sectors is under examination.