Damodar Valley Corporation (DVC) has marked a significant milestone in its journey towards fuel security and energy self-reliance by successfully securing three coal mines through the e-auction conducted by the Ministry of Coal.
Under the auction process, DVC has been allocated the Pirpainti Barahar, Dhulia North, and Mandakini-B coal mines located in Jharkhand and Odisha, with a combined peak rated production capacity of 49 million tonnes per annum (MTPA). This strategic acquisition will substantially augment DVC’s captive coal resources.
On 14 January 2026, the Nominated Authority, Ministry of Coal, Government of India, formally handed over the Coal Mine Development and Production Agreement (CMDPA) to DVC. The handover enables the Corporation to commence pre-development activities, paving the way for systematic development and future coal extraction from the allotted blocks.
The allocation of these coal mines is expected to significantly reduce DVC’s dependence on coal procurement from Coal India Limited (CIL) and ensure greater certainty in fuel supply for its power generation portfolio. The development reinforces DVC’s commitment to energy sustainability, operational efficiency, and long-term resource security, in alignment with national objectives of self-reliance in the power sector.
