Srinagar, June 12 (PTI) The Jammu and Kashmir government has decided to develop a new coal mine in Rajouri district as part of efforts to achieve self-sufficiency in the state.
"A new coal mine will be developed at Badhog, in Kalakote area, where the initial production is envisaged at 4,000-6,000 metric tonnes per year," Minister for Industries and Commerce S S Slathia said while addressing a meeting here.
The meeting was convened yesterday to review the performance of Jammu and Kashmir Minerals Limited (JKML).
The Minister said Mineral Exploration Corporation Limited (MECL) has been approached for undertaking detailed exploration of the coal reserves in and around the Kalakote area.