Itanagar, Oct. 6 -- union Minister for Coal and Mines G Kishan Reddy, along with Arunachal Pradesh Chief Minister Pema Khandu, on Monday performed Bhoomi Pujan and inaugurated the Namchik-Namphuk Coal Mine at Longtom under Kharsang sub division in Changlang district, marking the beginning of the Northeastern state's first-ever commercial coal mining operation.
Speaking on the occasion, the union Minister described the project as a symbol of new hope and a milestone in the path of development and energy security for the North East.
He said that the Namchik-Namphuk Coal Block, with an estimated coal reserve of 1.5 crore tonnes, has officially become operational from today.
Highlighting the significance of the initiative, Reddy said, "Coal ...