A significant portion of the funds, Rs 1,138 crore, will be directed towards new lignite projects, aiming to enhance existing operations and venture into new opportunities. Additionally, Rs 629 crore has been earmarked to accelerate the operationalization of coal blocks in Odisha, contributing to regional industrial growth and national energy security.

Amidst the resounding cheers inspired by Maxwell's extraordinary cricketing performance, the broader market indices reverberated with enthusiasm on Wednesday, as Nifty Mid-cap and Small-cap indices soared by 0.99 and 0.70 per cent, respectively.