India: Coal transportation by road banned in certain mining areas of Chhattisgarh

The coal ministry has banned transportation of coal by road, mandating it by railway or conveyor belts only, in Tamnar-Gharghoda mining areas of Chhattisgarh. This step is in compliance with a National Green Tribunal Feb’20 order to reduce pollution. Notably, few coal blocks located in these regions are scheduled for sixth round of auction in January.


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