New Delhi, 8/6: Union Coal and Mines Minister Pralhad Joshi on Wednesday said that the government has approved the continuation of the central sector plan ‘Exploration of Coal and Lignite Scheme’ with an estimated expenditure of Rs 2,980 crore.
“The Cabinet Committee on Economic Affairs (CCEA) chaired by Prime Minister Narendra Modi approved the continuation of the Central Sector Scheme of “Exploration of Coal and Lignite scheme” with an estimated expenditure of Rs 2,980 crore from 2021-22 to 2025-26 co-terminus with the 15th Finance Commission cycle,” Joshi told reporters after the CCEA meeting.
This is (an) important milestone and once (the) exploration is completed, it will help the government continue to auction the new coal mines, he told reporters here.