Thermal power plants in 2024-25 began with over 50 million tonnes of coal stock, surpassing the previous year by 36%. This surplus aids in meeting summer demand, with forecasts predicting above-normal temperatures. The government increased its thermal power capacity target to 85 GW by 2031-32 due to rising demand.
Coal India Ltd (CIL) has surpassed its annual supply target of 610 million tonnes to the thermal power sector, achieving 610.8 MT till March 27, a company official said. "This marks the highest coal supply till date to the power sector," he said.
Coal Stock: The production so far in the financial year includes around 564 mt from Coal India Ltd, 52 mt from Singareni Collieries Company Ltd and 108.5 mt from captive and commercial mines. The ministry s target for coal production in the ongoing financial year is 1.01 billion tonnes.
The production so far in the financial year includes around 564 mt from Coal India Ltd, 52 mt from Singareni Collieries Company Ltd and 108.5 mt from captive and commercial mines. The ministry s target for coal production in the ongoing financial year is 1.01 billion tonnes.