In addition to the existing mines/coal bearing areas with Coal India Limited (CIL), Ministry of Coal in May 2012 has tentatively assigned 116 coal blocks to CIL. Further, three coal blocks viz. Brahmini, Chichro Pastimal and East of Damogoria from the de-allocated coal blocks have been assigned to CIL for undertaking mining. Coal India Limited has submitted a preliminary perspective plan for development of the above blocks.
This information was given by the Minister of State in the Ministry of Coal, Shri Pratik Prakashbapu Patil in a written reply in Rajya sabha today.