As many as 15 more coal mines that were auctioned last year would begin production by March 31, taking the number of total producing mines to 23, the government said. The move comes against the backdrop of the government mobilising over Rs.3 lakh crore in three tranches of coal auctions last year.
Coal Secretary Anil Swarup said eight of the fifteen mines have already come in production.
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