New Delhi: India’s coal production crossed the 1-Billion Tonne (BT) milestone for the first time in cumulative production for the financial year 2024-25, said the Ministry of Coal on Tuesday. “The cumulative coal production in FY 2024-25 has now crossed the One Billion Tonne (BT) mark, reaching 1,047.57 (provisional), compared to 997.83 MT in FY 2023-24, recording a substantial growth of 4.99 percent. Commercial and captive, and other entities have also recorded a stupendous coal production of 197.50 MT (Provisional), reflecting a growth of 28.11 percent over the same period last year recorded at 154.16 MT,” said the ministry in a statement.
“This unprecedented feat underscores the Ministry of Coal’s relentless efforts to enhance production, streamline dispatches, and strengthen the nation’s energy security,” the ministry added.
Similarly, coal dispatch has also demonstrated remarkable progress. The cumulative coal dispatch in FY 2024-25 has also exceeded the 1-BT milestone, reaching 1,024.99MT (provisional), as compared to 973.01 MT in FY 2023-24, reflecting a significant increase of 5.34 percent. Despatch from commercial, captive, and other entities also witnessed a significant rise, reaching 196.83 MT (provisional), with a growth of 31.39 percent compared to the corresponding period of previous year which was recorded at 149.81 MT.
“This milestone highlights India’s progress in ramping up domestic coal production while ensuring efficient distribution to meet growing energy demands. The Ministry of Coal remains committed to fostering self-reliance, reducing import dependency, and driving sustainable mining practices to bolster the nation’s energy security and economic resilience,” said the Ministry of Coal.