The National Aluminium Company (NALCO) is making efforts to operationalise Utal-D Coal Block in the Odisha in FY23. The Utkal-E Coal Block will be operationalised after obtaining all the statutory clearances thereafter.
The two coal blocks have been allocated by the Centre as a part of raw material security to the existing operational units at captive power plant and future expansion of the company.
The company executed the mining lease of Utkal-D Coal Block on 25 March 2021 after obtaining requisite regulatory clearances and completing land acquisition in the mining lease area.
The Coal Controller, the statistical authority with respect to coal and lignite, granted the mine opening permission in May 2021.
The appointment of mine developer and operator (MDO) and finalisation of rehabilitation and resettlement of project displaced persons are underway.
The activities for development of railway siding construction are under progress. The pre-project activities for execution of mining lease of Utkal-E are in full swing.
Action for acquisition of balance private land and government land are being taken up through the Odisha Industrial Infrastructure Development Corporation (IDCO).