GSI finds 44 new coal blocks in Eastern India
GSI finds 44 new coal blocks in Eastern India
The Geological Survey of India (GSI) Thursday said it has found 44 new coal blocks in four states of Eastern India.
Spread across West Bengal, Jharkhand, Bihar and Odisha, the estimated coal resource of these 44 new blocks is close to 25,000 million tonnes, GSI's east ADG R K Kisku said.
"The GSI has located 44 coal blocks spread across West Bengal's Purulia and Birbhum districts, coal city of Talcher in Odisha, Bihar's Bhagalpur and Jharkhand's East Bokaro and south Karanpura," he said.
Of these 44, 15 coal blocks belong to West Bengal.
(This article has not been edited by Zeebiz editorial team and is auto-generated from an agency feed.)
Get Latest Business News, Stock Market Updates and Videos; Check your tax outgo through Income Tax Calculator and save money through our Personal Finance coverage. Check Business Breaking News Live on Zee Business Twitter and Facebook. Subscribe on YouTube.