46 new coal blocks identified in India
The Geological Survey of India (GSI) has identified 46 new coal blocks in the country, including 12 each in West Bengal and Chhattisgarh and 11 in Madhya Pradesh. GSI Director-General Harbans Singh said the blocks would soon be handed over to the Coal Ministry for detailed exploration, which generally takes 12-18 months, following which they will be ready for auctioning.