National Thermal Power Corporation Limited, an Indian Public Sector Undertaking power said on Monday that its Dulanga coal mine is commercially operational from October 1, 2020.

In a BSE filing it mentioned, "Based on the achievement of approved norms and due approval; Dulanga Coal Mine (in Odisha) of NTPC Limited, having an ultimate peak rated annual capacity of 7 Million Tonnes Per Annum, is declared commercial operation from October 1, 2020"

NTPC directs nine coal blocks which are allocated by the central government— Pakri-Barwadih, Chatti-Bariatu & Chatti- Bariatu (South), Kerandari, Dulanga, Talaipalli, Banai, Bhalumuda, Mandakini-B, and Badam.

The power giant and a wholly-owned subsidiary, NTPC is currently planning to produce around 103 million metric tonnes (MMT) of coal per annum. TPC is in the process of obtaining various approvals/clearances in the remaining five mines.