The Government of Arunachal Pradesh (GoAP) has formally approved granting a mining lease for the Namchik-Namphuk Coal Mine, located in Kharsang sub-division of Changlang district, marking a significant milestone in the state’s coal and mining sector.

The lease, cleared by the Government of India, was signed with Guwahati-based Coal Pulz for a 30-year period at an event in the city. Geology & Mining, Environment & Forest Minister Wangki Lowang confirmed that the Namchik-Namphuk block was one of the explored coal reserves placed for auction by the Union Ministry of Coal under the 16th tranche of Coal Mines (Special Provisions) Act, 2015, and the sixth tranche of Mines and Mineral (Development and Regulation) Act, 1957.

Coal Pulz emerged as the successful bidder, with planned operations expected to produce two lakh tonne annually as per the approved mine plan. The project aims to meet rising energy demand, boost state revenue through royalty, and generate local employment. Necessary Stage-I and Stage-II forest clearances have also been secured.