The Ministry of Coal has achieved a significant milestone in November 2024, with the overall coal production reaching 90.62 million tonnes (MT), a provisional figure. This marks a 7.20% growth compared to 84.52 MT produced in the same month last year.
For the financial year 2024-25, coal production up to November has reached 628.03 MT (provisional), compared to 591.32 MT during the same period in FY 2023-24, showing a growth of 6.21%.
In addition, coal dispatches in November 2024 also showed positive growth, with a provisional figure of 85.22 MT, up from 82.07 MT in November 2023, marking a 3.85% increase. Dispatches from captive mines and other entities experienced a sharp rise, reaching 16.58 MT in November 2024, compared to 13.19 MT in November 2023, reflecting a 25.73% growth.
Cumulatively, coal dispatches for FY 2024-25 up to November have risen to 657.75 MT (provisional), compared to 623.78 MT during the same period last year, indicating a growth of 5.45%.
The Ministry of Coal is focused on meeting the nation’s energy demands by enhancing production, improving dispatch efficiency, and ensuring the continuous availability of coal throughout the country.