Telangana Urges Center for Direct Allocation of Coal Blocks to Singareni Collieries
The Telangana government has requested the central government to allocate coal blocks near Singareni Collieries directly to the state-run mining company without an auction. Deputy Chief Minister Mallu Bhatti Vikramarka plans to meet Union Coal Minister G Kishan Reddy and Prime Minister Narendra Modi to discuss the allocation.
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The Telangana government on Thursday appealed to the Centre for the direct allocation of coal blocks near Singareni Collieries to the state-run mining firm, bypassing the auction process.
Deputy Chief Minister Mallu Bhatti Vikramarka stated the government would meet Union Coal and Mines Minister G Kishan Reddy and Prime Minister Narendra Modi, with whom they plan to present an all-party delegation. Vikramarka emphasized the need for Singareni to secure more coal mines for its future sustainability.
The push for direct allotment comes as the Centre plans to launch an auction for commercial coal mining on June 21. The Singareni Collieries Company Limited (SCCL) is a significant revenue source and a major employer in Telangana.
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