Protest in Khagra Joydev coal block, Birbhum, West Bengal ...
The Khagra Joydev coal block is located in Birbhum district of West Bengal, with a capacity of extraction of 3 Million tonne per annum, and a life of 37 years (1). On 26 June, 2009, the company DVC EMTA Coalmines Ltd. received environmental clearance for coal mining.