During the 12th five year plan (2012-17), Coal India (CIL) planned to invest Rs 25,400 crore, Minister of State for Coal, Pratik Prakash Bapu Patil informed in Lok Sabha.

   

In addition to this, CIL made an adhoc provision of Rs 25,000 crore for acquisition of coal assets abroad and Rs 10,000 crore for development of coal blocks in Mozambique during the period.

   

The difficulties faced in execution of these projects are forestry clearances, environmental clearances, land acquisition & associated R&R and law and order problems.

   

Further, the minister said that following steps have been taken by CIL & its subsidiary companies to expedite the clearances·

   

Matters related to environmental, forest issues and rail infrastructure are regularly followed up at various levels and meetings are held to sort out pending issues.

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Ministerial level meetings are held with Ministry of Railways (MOR) and Ministry of Environment and Forests (MOEF)regularly to expedite clearances and execution of work.

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Special participative vehicle with State Government and Railways has been formed for Mand-RaigarhRail link to ensure faster progress of work and execution of projects.

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The progress of rail infrastructure is reviewed by a joint working group chaired by the Chairman Railway Board.