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India’s captive and commercial coal output surpasses 100 MT, achieved 100 days earlier

The ministry of coal attributed this increase to policy reforms aimed at bolstering private sector participation and enhancing the share of captive and commercial mines in India’s coal production.

New Delhi: India’s coal production from captive and commercial mines crossed 100 million tonnes (MT) as of November 8, 2024, a milestone reached nearly 100 days earlier than in the previous financial year, according to the ministry of coal. This progress aligns with Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s vision of a self-reliant (Atmanirbhar) and developed (Viksit) Bharat, marking a 33% increase from the same period last year.

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Between April 1, 2024, and November 8, 2024, production from captive and commercial mines stood at 100.08 MT, compared to 75.05 MT during the same period in FY 2023-24. Similarly, dispatches from these mines also increased, reaching 107.81 MT, a 34% growth over last year's 80.23 MT for the same period.

The ministry of coal attributed this increase to policy reforms aimed at bolstering private sector participation and enhancing the share of captive and commercial mines in India’s coal production. "The growth in captive and commercial coal output demonstrates the success of our policy initiatives," stated a ministry official. "This achievement underscores our commitment to energy self-sufficiency and sustainable economic growth."