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Centre urges Uttar Pradesh to fast‑track 973‑million‑tonne captive coal block in Jharkhand
✍️ Swarajya
🗓 17 Sep 2026, 02:46 PM
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The Union government has pressed Uttar Pradesh to accelerate clearance of a 973‑million‑tonne captive coal block located in Jharkhand.
New Delhi has formally urged the Uttar Pradesh administration to speed up the approval process for a captive coal block in Jharkhand that holds an estimated 973 million tonnes of coal, according to a report by Swarajya.
The block is earmarked for captive use, primarily to fuel power plants and industrial units owned by entities linked to the Uttar Pradesh government, aiming to reduce dependence on imported coal and lower generation costs.
If cleared swiftly, the project could add several gigawatts of capacity to the state's power grid and is expected to generate significant revenue for both the central and state treasuries.
Officials said the central government is monitoring the clearance timeline closely, emphasizing that the block’s development aligns with the broader goal of energy security and self‑reliance under the national policy framework.
Stakeholders are awaiting a detailed schedule from the Uttar Pradesh chief minister's office, with the expectation that formal consent could be granted within the next few weeks.
The block is earmarked for captive use, primarily to fuel power plants and industrial units owned by entities linked to the Uttar Pradesh government, aiming to reduce dependence on imported coal and lower generation costs.
If cleared swiftly, the project could add several gigawatts of capacity to the state's power grid and is expected to generate significant revenue for both the central and state treasuries.
Officials said the central government is monitoring the clearance timeline closely, emphasizing that the block’s development aligns with the broader goal of energy security and self‑reliance under the national policy framework.
Stakeholders are awaiting a detailed schedule from the Uttar Pradesh chief minister's office, with the expectation that formal consent could be granted within the next few weeks.