Exploration of Coal and Lignite scheme
Updated: 17 Oct 2025
Ministry:
Ministry of Coal
Beneficiary:
Miscellaneous
Overview
The Cabinet approved the continuation of the Central Sector “Exploration of Coal and Lignite” scheme from 2021–22 to 2025–26. It conducts regional and detailed explorations to estimate coal resources, aiding project planning and new coal block auctions.
- The Cabinet approved the continuation of the Central Sector Scheme of "Exploration of Coal and Lignite scheme"
- It will run from 2021-22 to 2025-26.
- About Exploration of Coal and Lignite Scheme
- Exploration for Coal and Lignite is conducted in two broad stages: Promotional (Regional) Exploration and Detailed Exploration in Non-Coal India Limited blocks.
- Importance: It proves and gives estimated coal resources available in the country which helps in preparing detailed project report to start coal mining.
- The Geological reports prepared through these exploration is used for auctioning new coal blocks.