Exploration of Coal and Lignite Scheme

The scheme is aimed at the exploration of Coal and Lignite conducted in two broad stages: Promotional (Regional) Exploration and Detailed Exploration in Non-Coal India Limited blocks. The scheme has an estimated expenditure of Rs. 2980 crore from 2021-22 to 2025-26. Under this scheme, an outlay of Rs.1650 crore is provided for Promotional (Regional) Exploration and Rs.1330 crore for Detailed Drilling in Non-CIL areas. Approximately, 1300 sq. km area will be covered under Regional exploration and approximately 650 sq. km area will be covered under Detailed exploration.