Metro India News | Hyderabad 

Union Minister of Coal and Mines G Kishan Reddy stated on Wednesday that the central government is adopting a comprehensive and transparent policy of coal sales in the country. Responding to a query by Warangal MP Dr. Kadiyam Kavya in the Lok Sabha,  Minister Kishan Reddy elaborated on the coal sale policies of Singareni Collieries Company Limited (SCCL), emphasizing their role in ensuring transparency and driving economic growth in Telangana. Dr. Kavya sought details on SCCL’s coal sale policy for public and private sectors and the measures taken to ensure transparency and benefits for Telangana.

 The Minister outlined that SCCL adheres to key Ministry of coal policies, including the SHAKTI Policy (2017, updated in 2025), the Non-Regulated Sector Linkage Auction Policy (2016, amended 2020), the New Coal Distribution Policy (2007, revised up to 2022), and the Bridge Linkage Policy (2016). These frameworks promote fair trade, ease of doing business, and equitable coal allocation to industries, including MSMEs, he said.

“The policies have enhanced transparency in coal distribution, spurred business activity, created jobs, and increased royalty and tax revenues, significantly benefiting Telangana,” Kishan Reddy stated.