<span style="color: #222222;">Union Minister of Coal Prahlad Joshi today met Jharkhand Chief Minister Hemant Soren in Ranchi. He emphasised upon the mutual resolution over payment of outstanding dues between Jharkhand and coal companies.<br />''</span><br />''Mr Joshi said that the Central Government is taking all possible steps to resolve the issues to further maximise coal production from the state. <br />''<br />''He requested Mr Soren to expedite auction of mineral blocks in the State to boost regional economy and create employment opportunities for locals, which will further boost the vision of building Aatmanirbhar Bharat.<br />''<br />''<span style="color: #222222;">Mr Joshi was on a day-long visit to Jharkhand to resolve the long pending issues.</span><br />