The Centre has announced auctioning of coal mines for commercial exploitation and sale, but the mine-bearing states have been apprehensive of this. Some have pointed to environmentally sensitive zones in
Countries burning fossil fuel can't give sermons on climate change: Joshi
Pralhad Joshi says he will replace mines from the auction if chief ministers object but they should understand this will change the economic situation in states.
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Whatever revenue comes will go to the states. Initially there will be a coal index and then a regulator. Having a regulator will take some time, says Pralhad Joshi
Topics : Climate Change Coronavirus Lockdown Fossil fuel Pralhad Joshi coal auctions Commercial coal mining coal mining Mining industry air pollution Environment Indian Economy
First Published: Jun 30 2020 | 10:13 PM IST
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