Arunachal Pradesh is set to have its own commercial mine that is expected to generate a revenue of over ₹100 crore annually, as the government kick-start’s the state’s commercial coal mining.
The coal mine at the Namchik-Namphuk coal block will be launched on October 6, said the coal ministry.
“Arunachal Pradesh is set to witness a historic day on October 6, 2025, with the launch of its first commercial coal mine at the Namchik-Namphuk coal block, marking a new chapter of growth, energy security, and local prosperity,” the coal ministry said in a statement.
Union minister of coal and mines, G Kishan Reddy, will perform the ‘Bhoomi Poojan’, to be followed by the handing over of the mining lease to the operator.
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The Namchik-Namphuk coal block, with estimated reserves of 1.5 crore tonnes, was first allocated in 2003, but faced numerous delays due to multiple challenges.
It was then auctioned in 2022, which also opened the sector for private players.
The ministry further said that sources of critical minerals are also being unlocked in the region with two blocks in the state, and five in Assam under auction.
It also asked for operationalising these blocks early, so that employment can be generated.
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