Phase IFoundation
Background
Overview
Critical for India's energy security, industrial growth, economic self-reliance (Atmanirbhar Bharat), and reducing the import bill, impacting the balance of payments.
India's coal mining sector operates under various policy frameworks, including provisions for captive and commercial mining. Captive mining allows entities to extract coal for their own specific industrial use, while commercial mining permits private players to mine and sell coal in the open market, aiming to enhance domestic production and reduce import dependence.