Ahmedabad, Sept. 2 -- Adani Power Ltd., India's largest private sector thermal power producer, said on Tuesday that it has received approval from the Ministry of Coal, Government of India, to begin operations at the Dhirauli Mine in Madhya Pradesh's Singrauli district.

This significant development will provide Adani Power with enhanced raw material security, reinforcing its leadership position in the sector.

The Dhirauli Mine, owned by Mahan Energen Ltd., a subsidiary of Adani Power, boasts a peak production capacity of 6.5 MTPA, including 5 MTPA from open-cast mining and the remainder from underground operations. According to the geological report, the block has a gross geological reserve of 620 MMT and a net geological reserve of 558 ...