The Coal Ministry has received 107 applications from Central and State Government public sector units for allotment of 43 coal blocks.

Gare Palma II in Chhattisgarh got the highest number of applications with nine PSUs showing interest in the block.

The total number of blocks for allotment were increased to 43 from 35 after the keen interest shown by PSUs. Earlier, 69 PSUs had applied for the 35 blocks.

The allotment process is expected to be completed by April 2.

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