The production halt at the Parsa East & Kanta Basan block in Chhattisgarh has led to a shortage of coal supply in Rajasthan, a state that is due to hold elections next month. The chief ministers of both states have been discussing the issue. The coal mine in Chhattisgarh is owned by Rajasthan Rajya Vidyut Utpadan Nigam Limited (RRVUNL). The environment ministry has approved the use of land for mining operations, but tree felling and handover of forest land are still pending.