Talaipalli Coal Mining Project

NTPC okays Rs 3,004 crore investment for Talaipalli Coal Mining Project

Question: In which of the following States Talaipalli Coal mining project is located?
(a) Jharkhand
(b) West Bengal
(c) Chhattisgarh
(d) Bihar
Answer- (c)
Related facts:

  • On March 27th, 2017, Director Board of NTPC has approved an investment of Rs. 3,004 crore for Talaipalli coal mining project.
  • Project is estimated to produce 18 million tonnes coal per annum.
  • Project is located at Chhattisgarh.
  • It is notable that coal mining is integral to NTPC’s fuel security strategies.

Related links:
https://twitter.com/ntpclimited/status/846635298977017857
http://www.thehindubusinessline.com/companies/ntpc-board-okays-rs-3004cr-investment-for-talaipalli-project/article9604345.ece
http://hindi.business-standard.com/storypage.php?autono=132028