Coal India’s (CIL) 54 coal mining projects are facing hurdles. The projects are facing delays due to various reasons such as contractual issues and delay in green clearances among others.
A total of 120 coal projects entailing an investment of Rs 20 crore and above are in different stages of implementation. Out of which 66 projects are on schedule and 54 projects are delayed.
The major reasons for delay in implementation of these projects are delays in obtaining environment clearance (EC), forest clearance (FC), possessions of land and issues related to resettlement and rehabilitation, contractual issues and evacuation facilities among others.
Five coal mining projects with a sanctioned capital of Rs 989.43 crore were completed during 2018-19, while two coal projects with a sanctioned capital of Rs 1,502.65 crore were started during 2018-19. Twenty projects with a total investment of Rs 11,807.78 crore were approved in 2018-19.