Coal production rises 32% during Apr-Aug

Coal production increased by 32 per cent in the first five months of this fiscal, rising to 65.99 million tonnes (MT) during April-August, from 50.11 MT during the corresponding period 2023-25.

Similarly, coal dispatch from these mines also showed significant growth of 32 per cent, increasing from 55.70 MT during April-August 2023 to 73.58 MT during the corresponding period this fiscal.

The Ministry of Coal’s efforts have yielded impressive results, with remarkable year-over-year (Y-o-Y) growth in both coal production and dispatch from captive and commercial mines, a Ministry press release said.

The Ministry on Thursday conducted a crucial meeting to review the status of 64 “producing and expected to produce” captive and commercial coal mines in New Delhi. The meeting was chaired by Additional Secretary and Nominated Authority, Ministry of Coal, Rupinder Brar. This strategic review aligns with India’s Atmanirbhar Bharat vision, which seeks to sculpt a resilient, self-sufficient India capable of not only meeting its own energy demands but also emerging as a global economic power house, the release said.

During the meeting, Brar appreciated the efforts of all the allottees for their increased coal production. She urged them to redouble their efforts to meet the committed coal production targets of FY 2024-25.

As of August 31, 2024, 55 captive/commercial coal mines were in production. Of these, 33 mines are allocated to the power sector, 12 to the non-regulated sector, and 10 mines are allocated for the sale of coal. Nine mines are expected to commence coal production in 2024-25.