Deocha Pachami Coal Mining Project
Sector: Government • Location: Suri, West Bengal, India
Source: The Hindu
The Deocha Pachami coal mining project in Birbhum district, West Bengal, is a large-scale coal mining initiative estimated to have 1200 million tonnes of mineable coal reserves. The project involves coal extraction under a thick basalt layer and has raised concerns about illegal land acquisition, displacement of local Adivasi families, environmental pollution, and water crisis. The project was ann
- Status
- Under Construction
- Sector
- Government, Water Supply and Storage
- Location
- Suri, West Bengal, India
- Updated
- 22 Jul 2026
- Source
- The Hindu
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Description | The Deocha Pachami coal mining project in Birbhum district, West Bengal, is a large-scale coal mining initiative estimated to have 1200 million tonnes of mineable coal reserves. The project involves coal extraction under a thick basalt layer and has raised concerns about illegal land acquisition, displacement of local Adivasi families, environmental pollution, and water crisis. The project was announced to ensure coal supply for a hundred years and generate one lakh jobs. |
Original sector | Energy |
Location
Country | India |
State | West Bengal |
City | Suri |
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Source | The Hindu |
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Record type | Project |
Sector | Government, Water Supply and Storage |
Article published date | 2025-09-22 |
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