Question : PRIVATISATION OF COAL MINING



(a) the total areas earmarked for coal mining by the private sector companies in the country, State-wise; and

(b) the private companies or individuals who have applied for the same and awarded the job in Orissa?

Answer given by the minister

THE MINISTER OF STATE FOR MINES AND MINERALS

(SMT. RITA VERMA)
(a) The State-wise total area of identified coal mining blocks for captive mining in the country is as under:-

State Area (Sq.K.M.)
West Bengal 182.00 Bihar 471.15 Orissa 94.11 Madhya Pradesh 222.30 Maharashtra 47.00 Andhra Pradesh 31.52 1048.08


(b) The following companies have so far been allotted coal mining blocks in Orissa for captive purposes:-

1. M/s. Indian Aluminium Co.

2. M/s. Kalinga Power Corporation

3. M/s. Videocon Power Ltd.

4. M/s. Indian Charge Chrome Ltd.

5. M/s. Monnet Ispat Ltd.