Coal Insights Bureau reported that Central Mine Planning & Design Institute may explore Coal India blocks against the scheme for detailed exploration of non CIL blocks.

According to Infraline, the ministry of coal has agreed to let CIL retain its requirement of blocks to meet demand and asked CIL to allot the remaining for captive mining. Blocks not used by CIL were classified as either coal to liquid or captive.

CMPDIL had submitted details in February 2007 for exploration in 46 blocks 13 captive and 33 non CIL at an estimated INR 893.89 crore. However, approval was granted for only INR 472.94 crore and advised to meet the shortfall through loans or a grant from CIL.