New Delhi: The production of coal from captive and commercial coal mines has increased from 29.26 Million Tonnes (MT) in Q1 of FY24 to 39.53 MT in Q1 of FY25, clocking a growth of 35 percent year-on-year. “The Ministry of Coal has achieved a remarkable increase in coal production and dispatch from captive and commercial coal blocks for the first quarter i.e. period of 1st April 2024 to 30th June 2024 of the current financial year compared to the same period last year,” said a statement from the ministry on Wednesday.
Similarly, coal despatch has also shown a growth of 34.25 percent year-on-year, from 34.07 MT in Q1 of FY24 to 45.68 MT in Q1 of FY25.
The production of coal from power sector’s captive coal mines has posted the most impressive increase, owing to the demand for more coal for power generation in the backdrop of a consistent rise in peak power demand. The output from this category of mines rose from 25.02 MT in Q1 of last year to 30.16 MT in Q1 of this year, marking a 20.5 percent year-on-year growth.
Production from the Non-Regulated Sector (NRS) has grown from 1.44 MT in Q1 of the last year to 2.55 MT in Q1 of this year, registering a 77 percent year-on-year increase. The output from sale-of-coal mines has increased impressively, climbing from 2.80 MT in Q1 of the last year to 6.81 MT in Q1 of this year, recording a 143 percent year-on-year growth.
Despatches from the power sector’s captive coal mines increased from 28.90 MT in Q1 of last year to 35.65 MT in Q1 of this year, achieving a 23.3 percent year-on-year growth. From the NRS coal mines, despatches grew from 1.66 MT in Q1 of the last year to 2.38 MT in Q1 of this year, reflecting a 43.4 percent year-on-year increase. Despatch from the sale-of-coal mines rose from 3.51 MT in Q1 of the last year to 7.64 MT in Q1 of this year, posting a growth of 117.67 percent.
"The Ministry of Coal commends the tireless efforts of all the stakeholders, including coal companies and industry partners, for their crucial support. The Ministry of Coal remains firmly committed to assisting all coal block allottees in overcoming challenges and optimising their operations. The primary goal of the ministry is to significantly boost coal production, ensuring a consistent and reliable supply to meet our nations’ escalating energy needs. Through collaborative efforts and targeted support, the Ministry aims to enhance efficiency, sustainability, and output across the coal sector," said the Coal Ministry.
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