Coal production records 5.33 pc growth in December

Captive and other mines produced 18.95 MT, reflecting a significant growth of 29.61 percent compared to 14.62 MT in the corresponding period of the last year.

The total coal production in India during December 24′ reached 97.94 Million Tonne (MT), surpassing the production of 92.98 MT recorded during the same month in the previous year with a growth rate of 5.33 percent, as announced by the Coal Ministry. Captive and other mines produced 18.95 MT, reflecting a significant growth of 29.61 percent compared to 14.62 MT in the corresponding period of the last year. The cumulative coal production up to Dec 24′ also witnessed substantial growth, reaching 726.29 MT (Provisional) in FY 2024-25, compared to 684.45 MT during the corresponding period of FY 2023-24, reflecting an increase of 6.11 percent. This showcases the Ministry’s relentless efforts to meet the rising energy demand.

In terms of coal dispatch, the figures for Dec 24′ surged to 92.59 MT, compared to 87.06 MT in December 2023, achieving a growth rate of 6.36 percent. Dispatch from captive and other mines stood at 18.13 MT, marking a growth of 31.83 percent compared to the corresponding period of last year. Additionally, the cumulative coal dispatch up to December 2024 reached 750.75 MT (Provisional) in FY 2024-25, compared to 711.07 MT in FY 2023-24, recording an impressive growth of 5.58 percent.

The Ministry of Coal continues to spearhead initiatives aimed at enhancing production, ensuring seamless dispatch, and catering to the growing energy demands of the nation. The consistent growth in coal production and dispatch underscores the Ministry’s unwavering commitment to achieving self-reliance in coal and fulfilling the vision of Atmanirbhar Bharat.