Ministry of Coal Executes Agreements for Three Commercial Coal Blocks with Damodar Valley Corporation, Advancing India’s Energy Security and Employment Goals

• Ministry of Coal signed Coal Mine Development and Production Agreements (CMDPAs) with Damodar Valley Corporation (DVC) for 3 commercial coal blocks — Dhulia North, Mandakini-B, Pirpainti-Barahat — on 15 January 2026.
• Won under the 13th tranche of commercial coal mining auctions; combined Peak Rated Capacity (PRC) = 49 MTPA; geological reserves ≈ 3,306.58 MT.
• Relevant for GS-III (Energy security, mineral resources, PSUs) and Prelims (statutory bodies, coal sector reforms post-2020).