Telangana’s Shravanapalli coal block, part of India’s ongoing Commercial Coal Blocks auction, has ignited controversy. The opposition Bharat Rashtra Samithi (BRS) opposes the auction, advocating state nomination over privatization. Singareni Collieries Company Ltd. (SCCL), pivotal since 1920, faces potential privatization fears. With 82 coal blocks and significant reserves, Telangana debates between auctioning blocks for revenue or nominating them to SCCL for local control. Political parties vie to protect state interests amid economic pressures, highlighting a critical issue in regional governance and resource management.
Coal Block Auction Sparks Political Debate in Telangana
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