State-run power giant NTPC has said that it has been awarded Mine Developer-cum-Operator (MDO) contract for its Dulanga coal mine in Odisha, as part of its plan to produce 3 million tonnes of coal this fiscal.
As per reports, NTPC made a debut in coal mining during the last fiscal.
Commenting on the issue, a NTPC Official told the media, “NTPC has already awarded Mine Developer-cum-Operator (MDO) contract for its Dulanga coal mine, located in the State of Odisha. NTPC is looking at 3 million tonne coal production this fiscal.”
“After the start of coal production and dispatch from Western Quarry of Pakri-Barwadih coal mine in December 2016, NTPC has now started the same from Eastern Quarry of this mine, as well. NTPC, so far, has produced more than 4.6 Lakh tonne of coal from Pakri-Barwadih mine and successfully despatched 58 coal rakes (2,02,480 tonne of coal) to its Barh power station,” he added.
Meanwhile, shares of the company were trading at Rs 160.40 apiece, up 0.34 per cent from the previous close at 10:50 hours on BSE.