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Coal sector approvals simplified as ministry revises mine opening rules
The Coal Ministry scrapped the mandatory CCO approval for opening or restarting coal mines, a step intended to speed up operations, cut procedural delays, and improve coal production efficiency.
India’s Coal Ministry issued revised rules removing the requirement for Central Coalfield Officer approval to open or restart coal mines. The change is aimed at streamlining operational processes and reducing approval timelines for miners. Officials said the move will help accelerate production, ease compliance burdens, and support smoother execution of coal projects amid rising domestic energy demand.