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Coal production from commercial, captive mines rises 34.7% in Apr-Nov period: Govt

Coal production from captive and commercial mines saw a substantial increase of 34.7 percent year-on-year in April-November period of the current fiscal

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New Delhi: Coal production from captive and commercial mines saw a substantial increase of 34.7 percent year-on-year in April-November period of the current fiscal, said the Ministry of Coal on Monday. “As of November 30, 2024, total coal production from captive and commercial mines between April 1 and November 30, 2024 reached 112.65 MT, marking a substantial increase of 34.7 percent from 83.60 MT in the same period last year,” said the ministry. “The Ministry of Coal is pleased to announce the latest figures for coal production and dispatch from captive and commercial mines, showcasing remarkable growth compared to the previous year,” it added.

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In November 2024 alone, the total coal production from these mines was 16.743 MT, with a daily average production of 0.558 MT, which is an increase of 40.9 percent compared to the daily average of 0.396 MT in November 2023.

Coal despatch from captive, commercial mines goes up 34% in Apr-Nov period

The coal despatch from captive and commercial mines has also seen a remarkable growth. As of November 30, the total despatch from captive and commercial mines between April 1 and November 30 reached 119.62 MT, an increase of 33.9 percent from 89.32 MT in the same period last year.

In November alone, the total coal despatch from these mines was 16.109 MT, with a daily average dispatch of 0.537 MT, which is an increase of 27.6 percent compared to the daily average of 0.421 MT in November 2023.

“The remarkable surge in coal production and dispatch reflects Prime Minister Narendra Modi's vision for Viksit Bharat 2047. By prioritising domestic energy capabilities and reducing import dependencies, the government is strategically advancing India's economic self-reliance, infrastructure development, and global competitiveness through transparent and innovative governance,” said the ministry.

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