Union Minister for Coal and Mines, Mr. G. Kishan Reddy, along with Chief Minister of Arunachal Pradesh, Mr. Pema Khandu, recently inaugurated the Namchik Namphuk Coal Mine in Changlang district, Arunachal Pradesh. This marked a historic milestone as the state’s first commercial coal mining project.
This opens a new chapter in Arunachal Pradesh’s economic journey, positioning it firmly on India’s coal and energy map.
The event also witnessed the handing over of the mining lease and the flagging off tools and machinery of CPPL to the Namchik-Namphuk Central Coal Block, marking the official commencement of mining operations.
Addressing the gathering, Mr. Kishan Reddy described the launch as “a symbol of new hope and a significant step towards energy security and regional development in the North East” and informed that the Namchik Namphuk Coal Mine holds reserves of 1.5 crore tonnes of coal and has become operational.
Highlighting the significance of the project, Mr. Pema Khandu welcomed the Namchik Namphuk Coal Mine, noting its role in boosting the state’s economy, creating employment opportunities, and generating steady revenue for Arunachal Pradesh.
He expressed confidence that this initiative will empower local communities and attract future investments in the state’s mining and industrial sectors.
