Bihar mining to resume after October 15, CM announces

Bihar Chief Minister Samrat Choudhary on Monday announced that mining operations in the state will resume after October 15. The statement came after he inaugurated a workshop on the auction of critical and strategic mineral blocks, organised by the Ministry of Coal and Mines, in Patna.

Choudhary said tenders have been issued for several mineral blocks and work will be completed within nine months. Survey work has progressed for 28 of the 44 coal blocks, and more than 30 blocks will be allocated before September 30. He added that an investment target of Rs 5 lakh crore is being pursued by November.

The CM asserted that mineral royalties will be used for public welfare and development. He urged investors to set up industries in Bihar, promising full government support. Union Minister of State for Coal and Mines Satish Chandra Dubey also addressed the event.