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15 Jun 2026

A coal block in Chhattisgarh’s ecologically sensitive Hasdeo-Arand re… – Faisal

A coal block in Chhattisgarh’s ecologically sensitive Hasdeo-Arand region has received in-principle forest clearance for mining operations linked to Rajasthan’s power sector. Coal extracted from the Kente Extension Coal Block will supply thermal power plants in Chhabra and Suratgarh. The decision has renewed debate over balancing energy security, industrial development and environmental conservation in one of India’s most contested forest regions. #Chhattisgarh #HasdeoArand #CoalMining #Environm