Sajjan Jindal- controlled JSW group has informed that it is searching options to make an investment close to Rs 15 billion in its captive coal mining operations in West Bengal.

As per official sources, the project has been joined to the group's proposed power cum steel project in the state.

Sources added that JSW Energy, a sister company of JSW group, will flag off the group's proposals in the state through 800 MW thermal plant in the first stage.

JSW Energy engages in power generation.