New Delhi: India's total coal production increased by 11.66 percent to 75.87 million tonnes (MT) from 67.94 MT during November as compared to November 2021, the ministry said in an official statement. As per the latest figures shared by the Ministry of Coal, Coal India Ltd (CIL) registered a growth of 12.82 percent in the month of November, whereas Singareni Collieries Company Limited (SCCL) and captive mines /others registered a growth of 7.84 percent and 6.87 percent respectively.
"Of the top 37 mines in coal production, as many as 24 mines produced more than 100 percent and production of five mines stood between 80 and 100 percent," said the statement.
"The power utilities despatch has increased by 3.55 percent to 62.34 MT during November as compared to 60.20 MT in the previous year," it added.
"Coal based power generation has registered a growth of 16.28 percent in November as compared to November 2021 and overall power generation in November has been 14.63 percent higher than the power generated in November 2021," it added.
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