New Delhi, November 25 (IANS). The Coal Ministry on Wednesday said it has successfully completed the auction of 3 coal blocks in Jharkhand and Odisha. There is a possibility of investment of more than Rs 7 thousand crore in this. A statement issued by the government said that the Ministry of Coal has auctioned three coal blocks under the 13th round of commercial coal mining auction. The ministry launched the 13th round of commercial coal block auction on August 21, 2025. Subsequently, pre-auctions were held from 20 November to 25 November 2025, during which three fully explored coal blocks were successfully auctioned. These blocks together have geological reserves of approximately 3,306.58 million tonnes with a peak rated capacity – (PRC) of 49 MTPA. The statement further said that these three blocks will generate annual revenue of about Rs 4,620.69 crore and attract capital investment of about Rs 7,350 crore and create 66,248 jobs. Since the start of commercial coal mining in 2020, a total of 136 coal blocks have been auctioned with a production capacity of 325.04 million tonnes per year. Once commissioned, these blocks will significantly increase domestic coal production and advance the country’s goal of becoming self-reliant in the coal sector. These coal blocks are collectively expected to generate annual revenue of Rs 43,330 crore, attract capital investment of Rs 48,756 crore and generate 4,39,447 jobs in coal producing areas. These achievements confirm the Coal Ministry’s strong commitment to transform the coal sector into a key driver of economic growth, the government statement said. The Ministry pursues the vision of a stronger, more resilient and self-reliant India while meeting the country’s growing demand for energy, promoting economic stability and creating jobs. –IANS ABS/ Share this story Tags