The Central government has allocated Deocha Pachami Harinsingha Dewanganj coal mine to West Bengal.
With an estimated reserve of 2,102 million tonne, it is the second largest coal mine in the world.
The mining project has the potential of generating nearly one lakh jobs in Birbhum and neighbouring districts. It will also involve investments worth Rs 12,000 crore in the intermediate run.
The necessary administrative infrastructure had already been set up to start the project.
The block is located in the south-western part of Birbhum coalfield area in Deucha and Panchamati area adjoining the Dewanganj block. It is spread over an area of 9.7 sq km.