New Delhi: India’s coal production saw a significant surge of 14.5 percent in June, reaching 84.63 million tonnes, compared to 73.92 million tonnes during the same period last year. The latest figures released by the Ministry of Coal indicate that Coal India Limited (CIL) contributed 63.10 million tonnes to this total, reflecting an 8.87 percent increase.
Coal production by captive and other companies in June 2024 was 16.03 million tonnes, marking a substantial 55.49 percent growth from the previous year. Additionally, India’s coal dispatches for June 2024 rose to 85.76 million tonnes, a 10.15 percent increase from the corresponding period last year.
Coal dispatches showed notable improvement, with total dispatches for June 2024 reaching 85.76 million tonnes, up from 77.86 million tonnes in June 2023. CIL alone dispatched 64.10 million tonnes, an increase of 5.41 percent from 60.81 million tonnes in the previous year.
Dispatches from captive and other coal producers grew by an impressive 43.84 percent, rising from 11.30 million tonnes to 16.26 million tonnes.
The Ministry also reported a significant increase in coal stockpiles. As of June 30, 2024, coal companies held a stockpile of 95.02 million tonnes, reflecting a robust annual growth rate of 41.68 percent.
Thermal power plants (TPPs) also saw a substantial rise in coal stocks, with reserves reaching 46.70 million tonnes, marking an annual growth of 30.15 percent. This increase is crucial for ensuring an uninterrupted power supply across the country, particularly during peak demand periods.
These gains in coal production and stockpiling align with the Indian government’s vision of “Atma Nirbhar Bharat” (Self-Reliant India), according to the Ministry.
