| Key Event/Highlight | Details |
|---|---|
| Inauguration | Arunachal Pradesh's first commercial coal mine inaugurated on 6 October 2025. |
| Location | Namchik-Namphuk, Changlang district, Arunachal Pradesh. |
| Key Figures | Union Minister G. Kishan Reddy and Chief Minister Pema Khandu. |
| Background | Mine initially allocated in early 2000s to APMDTCL; stalled due to regulatory, environmental, and legal hurdles. Auctioned in 2022 to Coal Pulz Pvt Ltd (CPPL). |
| Coal Reserves | Approx. 1.5 crore tonnes of coal. |
| Economic Impact | Expected revenue exceeding ₹100 crore annually; boost to local economy and employment. |
| Strategic Significance | Strengthens India's energy security; integrates Northeast into national mineral supply chains. |
| Regional Development | Catalyst for self-reliant (Aatmanirbhar) development in Arunachal Pradesh; part of plan to explore critical minerals in Northeast. |
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