Coal stock position increase to 44.22% as compared to 76.67 MT last year: Coal Ministry

Overall coal stock position has touched 110.58 million tonnes as of the 13th of June. The Coal Ministry said, this indicates a substantial increase of 44.22 per cent as compared to the stock of 76.67 MT last year. It added that this higher coal stock position indicates the commitment to maintaining an ample supply of coal by the Ministry.

 

In line with the vision of ‘Aatmanirbhar Bharat’, the Ministry is focused on ensuring the energy security of the



nation. It is actively working towards enhancing coal production and supplying efficient transportation of coal to all the stakeholders.

 

Overall, cumulative coal production for 2023-24 has witnessed remarkable growth, with a production of 182.06 MT as of the 13th of this month, representing an impressive growth rate of 8.26 per cent compared to the previous year's production of 168.17 MT for the same period.