COMMODITY
India’s coal production rises 7% in CY2024
Jan-06-2025

India’s coal production in 2024 reached an all-time high of 1,039.59 million tonnes (MT) (provisional), marking a significant 7.28% growth compared to the previous year’s total of 969.07 MT. This growth reflects the Ministry’s strategic efforts to enhance domestic coal availability and meet growing energy demands.

Similarly, coal dispatches in 2024 also hit a record highest, with 1,012.72 MT (provisional) dispatched across the nation, surpassing the 950.39 MT recorded in 2023 by an impressive 6.56%. This consistent growth in both production and dispatch underscores the sector’s commitment to ensuring timely availability of coal for power generation and other industries, further bolstering national energy security.

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.


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