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Government allots coal blocks

NEW DELHI: The Union Coal Ministry on Tuesday approved allocation of 19 coal blocks with reserves of 7,436 million tonnes. Coal Minister Shibu Soren said the current allocation would empower the State governments to promote industrialisation by making coal available to prospective investors without having to approach the Centre.

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