Coal Ministry today conducted a crucial meeting to review the status of 64 “producing and expected to produce” captive and commercial coal mines on 12th September 2024 in New Delhi. The meeting was chaired by Additional Secretary and Nominated Authority, Ministry of Coal, Smt. 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. During the meeting, she appreciated the efforts of all the allottees for their increased coal production and 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 are 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 FY 2025.

The Ministry'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.

Coal production increased by 32%, rising from 50.11 million tonnes (MT) during April 01st to August 31st, 2023, to 65.99 MT during the same period in FY 2025.

Similarly, coal dispatch from these mines also showed significant growth of 32%, increasing from 55.70 MT during April 01st to August 31st, 2023, to 73.58 MT during the corresponding period in FY 2025.

These substantial increases in both production and dispatch demonstrate the effectiveness of the Ministry's initiatives and its commitment to enhancing India's domestic coal supply and aligns with the broader national goals of energy sufficiency and economic growth, positioning India for a more secure and prosperous future.

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