In accordance with the vision of ‘Aatmanirbhar Bharat,’ the Ministry of Coal has made great achievements towards ensuring the nation’s energy security. The ministry has achieved tremendous accomplishments with a devoted focus on improving coal output and efficient transportation, as indicated by the most recent coal stock numbers.
The overall coal stock position in India, including mines, thermal power plants (TPPs), and transportation sites, reached an astounding 110.58 million metric tonnes (MT) as of June 13, 2023. This is a 44.22% increase over the previous year’s stock of 76.67 MT. This accomplishment demonstrates the Ministry of Coal’s zeal for ensuring an adequate supply of coal, a critical resource for the nation’s energy needs.
The pithead coal stock of Coal India Limited (CIL) stands at 59.73 MT as of June 13, 2023, demonstrating efficient stock management practises and operating efficiency. This amount represents a 25.77% increase over the stock of 47.49 MT on the same date in 2022. The considerable rise in pithead coal stock highlights the ministry’s efforts to ensure efficient coal production and delivery.
Furthermore, as of June 13, 2023, the cumulative coal dispatch to the power sector for fiscal years 2023–24 was 164.84 MT. This result reflects a noteworthy growth rate of 5.11% over the previous year’s similar period of time, which stood at 156.83 MT on June 13, 2022. The consistent supply of coal to meet the energy needs of the power industry is critical to the nation’s power generation.
The coal stock at thermal power plants (TPPs) fell slightly during the first months of summer. However, effective measures and a fast rate of growth in coal production and dispatch throughout this era kept coal inventories from depleting. As a result, the coal stock at TPPs reached 34.55 MT on June 13, 2023, representing a considerable increase of approximately 53.1% over the same period last year.
Overall, cumulative coal output for fiscal years 2023–24 increased at an astounding rate of 8.26%. As of June 13, 2023, the output was 182.06 MT, exceeding the previous year’s production total of 168.17 MT for the same date. Furthermore, overall coal dispatch has increased significantly, reaching 196.87 MT on June 13, 2023, representing a noteworthy growth rate of 7.71% over the previous year’s dispatch of 182.78 MT.
Through strategic planning and effective implementation, the Ministry of Coal remains completely dedicated to driving sustainable growth in the coal sector. The ministry intends to assist the power sector in fulfilling the nation’s expanding energy demands by improving local coal production capacities.
With these excellent outcomes and unwavering commitment to energy security, the Ministry of Coal cements its position as a critical driving force behind India’s self-sufficient and resilient energy landscape.
