Prime Minister Narendra Modi launched the auction of 41 Coal Mines for Commercial Mining on Thursday. In his address, he said India will turn this COVId-19 crisis into an opportunity.
“India will turn this COVID19 crisis into an opportunity. It has taught India to be self-reliant. India to reduce its dependence on imports,” the PM said.
“Everyone participating in this event from home and abroad are most welcome. Having such an event in this challenging time & all of you joining it, is a big message in itself,” Prime Minister Narendra Modi said
Talking about coal mine auction, in a statement, the Prime Minister’s office said, this landmark step is expected to boost private participation which will increase production, induce competition, enhance productivity by facilitating use of latest equipment, technology and creation of avenues for more employment generation in the backward regions of the country.
