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Mission Coking Coal

Strategic initiative to boost domestic coking coal production and washery capacity to minimize import dependency in the steel industry.

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Official Nodal Portal:coal.gov.in
Government Levelcentral Government
Administering BodyMinistry of Coal
Beneficiary Sector
Applicable Jurisdiction
All India

₹Benefits & Entitlement Breakdown

Strategic mission to increase domestic raw coking coal production from 52 Million Tonnes to 140 Million Tonnes by 2030. Facilitates the setup of modern coking coal washeries to supply high-quality washed coking coal (ash content below 18%) to domestic steel plants. Reduces foreign exchange outflow, secures metallurgical coal supply for India expanding 300 MT steel production goal, and unlocks new commercial coking coal auction blocks.

📊Budget Allocation & Beneficiary Reach

Fiscal Budget Allocation

Implemented through capital investments by Coal India, BCCL, and commercial mine allocatees

Official Budget Document ↗
Verified Beneficiary Reach

All domestic integrated steel plants, mining operators, and industrial washeries

As of: 2026-01-31PIB / Official Citation ↗

Verified Eligibility Criteria

Age Requirement:No specific age restriction
Annual Family Income Ceiling:No gross income ceiling specified
Target Occupations:Steel manufacturers, mining corporations, washery operators
Eligible Gender:all
Social Category / Reservation:all
Specific Operational Conditions & Exclusions:

Companies registered in India engaged in metallurgical coal mining, coal washing, or integrated steel manufacturing.

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Required Documents Checklist

Verify readiness before applying for Mission Coking Coal. Check off your papers or print this list before visiting your local CSC / Cyber Cafe.

Mandatory Documents(3)

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Keep self-attested photocopies and clear digital scans (100 KB – 200 KB, PDF/JPG format) ready to avoid portal upload timeouts.

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Application Effort & Process Friction

Readiness assessment derived from official prerequisites, mandatory documentation, and submission channels.

Moderate Process (2/10)
•Hybrid process (online application + physical verification)
•3 mandatory supporting documents required

Effort scores reflect portal accessibility, mandatory document burden, and physical verification requirements.

How to Apply

🌐 Online Portal Route
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Government Application Safety Advisory:Application for this welfare program is processed exclusively on official government infrastructure (coal.gov.in). Never pay registration charges or advance processing fees to unauthorized third-party agents. Central and State welfare scheme applications do not require paying private intermediaries.
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    Commercial coal auction blocks for coking coal notified by Ministry of Coal.

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    Steel producers, mining companies, and washery operators participate in electronic auctions via MSTC portal.

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    Successful bidders enter into Coal Mine Development and Production Agreements (CMDPA).

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    Mining companies obtain clearances and set up integrated coal washeries.

  5. 5

    Long-term linkages established between washeries and public/private domestic steel plants.

✅Before You Begin — Pre-Application Checklist

✓Ensure Aadhaar is linked with active mobile number
✓Bank account is NPCI-mapped (Aadhaar-seeded) for DBT
✓Check if you already receive a similar Central scheme benefit
✓Keep documents ready: income/caste/domicile certificates as applicable

⚠️Common Rejection Reasons — Avoid These

Non-compliance with auction bid qualification criteria, default in performance security, or failure to meet milestone exploration/mining schedules.

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Verified Guidance

Expert Application Tips & Practical Advice

Field-tested recommendations from administrative grievance circulars to avoid rejections and processing stalls.

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processTo apply for Mission Coking Coal, initiate your application on the official portal at https://coal.gov.in. Verify procedure: Commercial coal auction blocks for coking coal notified by Ministry of Coal. Confirm all personal and bank details align with departmental records before final submission.
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documentsFor Mission Coking Coal, keep clear and legible scanned digital copies of mandatory documents (Mining Lease / CMDPA Agreement, Mine Plan & Washery Technical Specifications, Consent to Establish / Environmental Clearance) ready in PDF or JPEG format within prescribed portal size limits before starting your application on https://coal.gov.in.
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common mistakesA frequent cause of rejection under Mission Coking Coal is submitting mismatched personal details between Mining Lease / CMDPA Agreement and your Aadhaar record, or providing an unseeded bank account. Verify active NPCI/DBT bank mapper linkage and valid certificate numbers on https://coal.gov.in.
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trackingAfter successfully submitting your application for Mission Coking Coal, securely save your permanent Application Reference Number (ARN) or digital acknowledgement receipt. Use this reference number on https://coal.gov.in to track scrutiny, verification, and sanction milestones.

Frequently Asked Questions (Officially Sourced)

Verified answers sourced directly from official circulars, gazettes, and portal FAQs. Never AI-invented.

Why is domestic coking coal production critical for India?

India currently imports over 85% of its coking coal requirements for blast-furnace steelmaking; Mission Coking Coal aims to substitute imports by raising domestic output.

Source: Official Scheme FAQ ↗

What is the targeted washed coking coal production by 2030?

The mission targets washing capacity to supply about 48 MT of washed coking coal to domestic steel plants by 2030.

Source: Official Scheme FAQ ↗

Which subsidiary of Coal India is the primary producer of coking coal?

Bharat Coking Coal Limited (BCCL) and Central Coalfields Limited (CCL) are the primary subsidiaries producing coking coal in India.

Source: Official Scheme FAQ ↗

Who is eligible to apply for Mission Coking Coal?

Eligible applicants must satisfy official government criteria for Mission Coking Coal. Conditions: Companies registered in India engaged in metallurgical coal mining, coal washing, or integrated steel manufacturing..

Source: Official Scheme FAQ ↗

Can I track my Mission Coking Coal application status?

Application status for Mission Coking Coal can typically be tracked through the official portal at coal.gov.in using your Aadhaar number, application reference number, or registered mobile number. Alternatively, contact the scheme helpline or visit your nearest Common Service Centre (CSC).

What should I do if my Mission Coking Coal payment is delayed or rejected?

First, verify your Aadhaar-bank account seeding status on the NPCI mapper (npci.org.in). If seeding is confirmed and payment is still pending, register a complaint on the Central Public Grievance Redressal System at pgportal.gov.in. You may also file an RTI application at rtionline.gov.in to obtain official rejection reasons within 30 days.

Is there an income tax implication for receiving Mission Coking Coal benefits?

Agricultural income and certain welfare subsidies may be exempt from income tax under Section 10 of the Income Tax Act, 1961. Tax treatment varies by scheme type and beneficiary income level. Consult a certified tax practitioner or visit incometax.gov.in for scheme-specific tax guidance.

Common Rejection Reasons & Warnings

Non-compliance with auction bid qualification criteria, default in performance security, or failure to meet milestone exploration/mining schedules.

Editorial Verification & Change Log

Scheme verification and change history
DateFieldDescription / UpdateSource Citation
2026-10-18scheme_typecsOfficial Source ↗
2026-09-18initial_verificationBaseline verification of Mission Coking Coal 140 MT domestic output target, washery ash reduction mandates, and steel linkage policies.Official Source ↗

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Application Window & Deadlines

Auction tranches announced periodically by Nominated Authority, Ministry of Coal

Scheme Intelligence

How is this calculated? ↗
Data ConfidenceFully Verified (100%)

Verified 7d ago from .gov.in source

Access FrictionModerate Process

Requires documentation or office visit

How to Apply🔀Online & In-Person
Scale & Impact
👥All domestic integrated steel plants, mining operators, and industrial washeries (as of 2026-01-31)
₹Implemented through capital investments by Coal India, BCCL, and commercial mine allocatees budget allocation
📅Running since 2021
🔄2 verified updates — actively maintained

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📅Scheme Milestone Timeline

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Official Helpline & Nodal Offices

Coking Coal Cell, Ministry of Coal

Shastri Bhawan, New Delhi 110001

Helpline: 011-23384887

Jurisdiction: National (All-India)

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