India’s coal production posts 5.3 per cent growth to 97.94 million tonnes in Dec 2024
Captive and other mines produced 18.95 MT, reflecting a significant growth of 29.61 per cent compared to 14.62 MT in the corresponding period of the last year.
Captive and other mines produced 18.95 MT, reflecting a significant growth of 29.61 per cent compared to 14.62 MT in the corresponding period of the last year.
India recorded its highest ever coal production of 997.826 million tonnes (MT) in the financial year 2023-24 which represents an 11.71 per cent increase in comparison to the corresponding figure of 893.191 MT in the year 2022-23, according to the year-end review of the Coal Ministry.
In November, the Coal Ministry achieved a remarkable milestone with overall coal production reaching 90.62 million tonnes (MT) (Provisional), marking a 7.20 per cent growth YoY.
Vikram Dev Dutt assumed charge as the secretary of the Ministry of Coal on Monday.
The comprehensive review focused on highlighting the government's commitment to enhancing domestic coal production, the Ministry of Coal said in a statement on Thursday.
It said that this initiative is a cornerstone in the Ministry’s vision to position India as a global leader in sustainable coal production and logistics, aligning with the broader goal of a prosperous and developed nation by 2047.
The Coal Ministry on Tuesday held discussions with stakeholders on the more stringent guidelines that it plans to introduce for fostering a sustainable approach to coal mining that includes mandatory measures to preserve the environment.
The coal stocks at domestic coal-based Thermal Power Plants is currently at 44.46 million tonnes (MT) which is sufficient to meet the requirements for 18.5 days as per the present level of consumption, the Ministry of Coal said on Monday.
The Ministry of Coal on Thursday announced that it has revised the framework of preparation of the Mining Plan, a pivotal step to regulate and advance India's coal mining sector, and issued draft guidelines for consultation.
This proactive initiative aims to secure uninterrupted power for citizens nationwide during this peak demand period.
