Kolkata :

West Bengal has finally received allocation of the Deocha Pachami Harinsingha Dewanganj coal mines in Birbhum district. Deocha Pachami Harinsingha Dewanganj is the world’s second largest coal mine. The project is likely to bring investment worth Rs 12,000 for the state.

Making the announcement on Facebook, chief minister Mamata Banerjee wrote, “I am very happy to share with all of you that after a long wait of 3 years, West Bengal has got the allocation of the Deocha Pachami Harinsingha Dewanganj Coal Mines in Birbhum district.”

The chief minister added, “With an estimated reserve of 2102 million tonnes, it is the 2nd largest coal mine in the world. The mining project has huge potential of generating nearly a lakh of direct and indirect employment opportunities in Birbhum and neighbouring districts.”

Referring to the coal mine, Mamata added, “It will also involve investments worth Rs 12000 crores in the intermediate run. There will be huge socio economic development of Birbhum, the neighbouring districts and the entire state.”

Necessary administrative infrastructure has already been set up to start the project immediately.

source: http://www.timesofindia.indiatimes.com / The Times of India / Home> News> City News> Kolkata News / by Ajanta Chakraborty / TNN / June 09th, 2018