Significant Growth in Coal Production and Dispatch: A Step Towards Viksit Bharat 2047

India’s coal industry has recorded a remarkable milestone in 2024, reflecting significant growth in production and dispatch from captive and commercial mines. This surge aligns with the government’s commitment to bolstering domestic energy capabilities, fostering economic self-reliance, and reducing dependency on imports.

Record Coal Production: April to November 2024

Between April 1 and November 30, 2024, coal production from captive and commercial mines reached an impressive 112.65 million tonnes (MT). This marks a substantial increase of 34.7% compared to the 83.60 MT produced in the same period last year.

• In November 2024:

• • Total production: 16.743 MT
  • Daily average: 0.558 MT
  • Growth compared to November 2023: 40.9%

Coal Dispatch: A Parallel Surge

The dispatch figures mirror the production growth, with a total dispatch of 119.62 MT from April 1 to November 30, 2024, up by 33.9% from 89.32 MT in the previous year.

• In November 2024 alone:

• • Total dispatch: 16.109 MT
  • Daily average: 0.537 MT
  • Growth compared to November 2023: 27.6%

The Vision for Viksit Bharat 2047

This unprecedented growth aligns with Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s vision for Viksit Bharat 2047, a roadmap to transform India into a developed nation by its centenary of independence.

Key Goals Achieved

1. Enhanced Domestic Energy Capacity: Reducing reliance on coal imports.
2. Economic Self-Reliance: Supporting industrial and infrastructure growth.
3. Sustainable Governance: Promoting transparent and innovative practices in the coal sector.

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