Question : Imported Coal

(a) whether it is a fact that approximately 15 million tonnes of imported coal was given to Coal India Limited (CIL) for converting it into indigenous coal;

(b) if so, the details thereof; and

(c) the manner in which this converted coal is likely to be used?

MINISTER OF STATE (INDEPENDENT CHARGE) FOR COAL, POWER, NEW & RENEWABLE ENERGY AND MINES

(SHRI PIYUSH GOYAL)

(a)&(b): No Madam.

(c): Question does not arise in view of part (a) & (b) of the question.

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