The Secretary for the ministry (Department) of coal, Mr. Anil Swarup, has informed that the central government would crystallize the coal mine allocation process before end of February.
With the increasing demand for power, the demand for coal has also increased.
The government has decided to finalise the coal mine allotment quickly to enable increase coal production.
In the first auction for the coal mine allotment, 74 mines will be up for sales.