New Delhi, April 16 -- The Ministry of Coal will launch the 15th round of commercial coal mine auctions on April 17, alongside a stakeholder consultation in Mumbai, as part of efforts to boost domestic coal production and strengthen energy security.

The consultation, themed "Atmanirbhar Bharat: Coal for Energy Security," will bring together key stakeholders from across the sector. Coal Secretary Vikram Dev Dutt will attend the event as the chief guest, according to an official statement.

The upcoming auction round will offer a fresh set of fully and partially explored coal blocks, aimed at attracting a wide range of participants, including established mining companies, new entrants, and technology-driven firms.

The ministry said the mo...