Mining data show that production through May is up by at least 121 million tons, or 6 per cent
Govt plans to auction four blocks under commercial mining in the first phase
Mining policy proposes higher price for coal sold by private firms; move may dampen pvt investment
Availability of surplus coal and CIL's monopoly cited as other reasons
The country is eyeing 1.5 bn tonnes of coal production by 2020, of which 1 bn tonnes would come from Coal India
Laws to protect vulnerable communities such as indigenous groups are poorly implemented and regularly flouted, it said
Legal cases, delayed clearance haunt states and private miners