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Government Schemes 17 September 2026 · Event date: 16 September 2026

Ministry of Coal to Launch 16th Round of Commercial Coal Mine Auctions

The Ministry of Coal is launching the 16th Round of Commercial Coal Mine Auctions on September 17, 2026, in New Delhi, with Minister of State Shri Satish Chandra Dubey as Chief Guest. The commercial mining initiative, launched in 2020, has previously auctioned 147 mines across fifteen rounds, bringing in 44 new companies. This upcoming round will offer fully and partially explored coal blocks under liberal terms to boost domestic production and employment.

Why It Matters

This press release is relevant for competitive exam candidates studying Indian government initiatives, economic policies, energy sector developments, and mineral resource management.

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In Simple Words

The Ministry of Coal will launch the 16th Round of Commercial Coal Mine Auctions on September 17, 2026, in New Delhi. Shri Satish Chandra Dubey, Minister of State for Coal and Mines, will be the Chief Guest. Commercial coal mining was started by Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi in 2020.

Over fifteen completed rounds in six years, 147 mines were auctioned and 44 new companies entered the sector. The 16th round offers fully and partially explored coal blocks with liberal terms like no end-use restrictions and 100 percent FDI through the automatic route.

Key Points

  • The Ministry of Coal is launching the 16th Round of Commercial Coal Mine Auctions on 17th September 2026 in New Delhi.
  • Shri Satish Chandra Dubey, Minister of State for Coal and Mines, will be the Chief Guest.
  • Commercial coal mining was launched by Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi in 2020.
  • Across fifteen completed rounds over the past six years, 147 coal mines have been successfully auctioned.
  • The past auctions brought 44 new companies into the sector.
  • Auctioned mines are expected to generate annual revenue of about Rs 47,500 crore and capital investment of nearly Rs 55,000 crore.
  • Past auctions are expected to create around 4.9 lakh employment opportunities across coal-bearing states.
  • The 16th round offers fully explored and partially explored coal blocks with no end-use restrictions and 100 percent FDI through the automatic route.

Exam Angle

Ministry
Ministry of Coal
Minister of State for Coal and Mines
Shri Satish Chandra Dubey
Auction Round
16th Round of Commercial Coal Mine Auctions
Launch Date
17th September 2026

A. 17th September 2026

Source: Press Information Bureau

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