Namchik Namphuk Coal Block
Kartavya Desk Staff
Source: LM
Context: Arunachal Pradesh launched its first commercial coal mine at the Namchik-Namphuk coal block in Changlang district.
About Namchik-Namphuk Coal Block:
• What it is? The Namchik-Namphuk coal block is Arunachal Pradesh’s first commercial coal mining project and part of India’s broader push to develop domestic energy resources under Atmanirbhar Bharat.
• The Namchik-Namphuk coal block is Arunachal Pradesh’s first commercial coal mining project and part of India’s broader push to develop domestic energy resources under Atmanirbhar Bharat.
• Location: Situated in Changlang district, southeastern Arunachal Pradesh, within the Upper Assam coal belt region.
• Reserves: Holds an estimated 1.5 crore tonnes of coal reserves, sufficient for long-term production.
• Features: Expected to generate ₹100 crore annual revenue for the state. Will create local employment opportunities and curb illegal mining. Emphasises eco-sensitive mining under “Mission Green Coal Regions,” ensuring land reclamation and afforestation. Supports PM EAST vision — Empower, Act, Strengthen, Transform — for balanced Northeast development.
• Expected to generate ₹100 crore annual revenue for the state.
• Will create local employment opportunities and curb illegal mining.
• Emphasises eco-sensitive mining under “Mission Green Coal Regions,” ensuring land reclamation and afforestation.
• Supports PM EAST vision — Empower, Act, Strengthen, Transform — for balanced Northeast development.
About Commercial Coal Mining in India:
• What it is? Commercial coal mining allows private players to mine coal for open market sale, ending the monopoly of Coal India Ltd. (CIL).
• Commercial coal mining allows private players to mine coal for open market sale, ending the monopoly of Coal India Ltd. (CIL).
• Origin: Concept introduced under the Coal Mines (Special Provisions) Act, 2015 and operationalised in 2020 under the AatmaNirbhar Bharat reforms. Aimed at increasing competition, efficiency, and self-reliance in the coal sector.
• Concept introduced under the Coal Mines (Special Provisions) Act, 2015 and operationalised in 2020 under the AatmaNirbhar Bharat reforms.
• Aimed at increasing competition, efficiency, and self-reliance in the coal sector.
• Law Governing: Governed by the Mines and Minerals (Development and Regulation) Act, 1957, Coal Mines (Special Provisions) Act, 2015, and related environmental and land laws. Auction process is regulated by the Ministry of Coal, ensuring transparency and accountability.
• Governed by the Mines and Minerals (Development and Regulation) Act, 1957, Coal Mines (Special Provisions) Act, 2015, and related environmental and land laws.
• Auction process is regulated by the Ministry of Coal, ensuring transparency and accountability.
• Objectives: Boost domestic coal production and reduce imports. Encourage private investment, technology adoption, and environmental stewardship. Ensure sustainable mining practices with community participation and rehabilitation.
• Boost domestic coal production and reduce imports.
• Encourage private investment, technology adoption, and environmental stewardship.
• Ensure sustainable mining practices with community participation and rehabilitation.