Last Modified: Wed, Apr 05 2017. 12 54 PM IST

India turns to local coal for planned 4,000 MW power project in Tamil Nadu

India to use domestic coal for its proposed 4,000 MW power project in Tamil Nadu, instead of importing it, says coal minister Piyush Goyal

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Piyush Goyal. Photo: Hindustan Times
Piyush Goyal. Photo: Hindustan Times

New Delhi: India will use domestic coal for its proposed 4,000 megawatt power project in Tamil Nadu, instead of importing it, coal minister Piyush Goyal said on Wednesday, as the south Asian nation seeks to cut its overseas purchases.

He said the state power minister has agreed for use of domestic coal for the project. Reuters

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    First Published: Wed, Apr 05 2017. 12 54 PM IST