The Government of India has approved allocation of a coal mine in Odisha to Hindalco Industries, according to reports from The Economic Times.

The Government of India has issued an allocation order to Hindalco Industries, a company of the Aditya Birla Group, for the Meenakshi coal mine in Odisha. The Meenakshi coal mine has a capacity of 12 million tonnes per annum (MTPA). The Ministry of Coal issued the vesting order for the mine, marking a significant development in India’s energy security. The mine is expected to contribute to the country’s energy requirements and help meet the growing demand for coal. Hindalco Industries will now be responsible for the exploration, extraction, and production of coal from the Meenakshi mine. The allocation is seen as a boost to the company’s energy business and a significant step towards enhancing India’s energy security.