Arunachal Pradesh will launch its first commercial coal mine at the Namchik–Namphuk block on Monday, in what the Ministry of Coal has described as a "historic day" for the state and the Northeast. The initiative, officially announced by the Ministry on Sunday, October 5, is expected to boost energy security, create local jobs and strengthen the region’s economic base.

A landmark moment for Arunachal Pradesh

Union Minister for Coal and Mines G Kishan Reddy will lead the launch ceremony, beginning with a Bhoomi Poojan ritual, followed by the formal handover of the mining lease. He will also flag off the machinery of Coal Products Pvt Ltd (CPPL) to the Namchik–Namphuk site and participate in a tree plantation drive under the 100-tree initiative.

Located in Changlang district, the coal bloc

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