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Kishan Reddy Says India Has No Coal Shortage

India’s coal minister said power plants have enough coal.

Demand for coal-based electricity increased because hydropower production fell.

Rain also temporarily disrupted some coal mining.

The minister said these problems do not mean the country is facing a coal shortage.

Coal is being sent to power plants by road and train.

Coal India is working to make mines safer and more efficient.

It is using tools such as artificial intelligence, sensors, and data systems.

The company is also building railway projects to move coal more quickly.

Key facts

Coal availability: G. Kishan Reddy said there was no shortage of coal at power plants.
Thermal power demand: Demand increased by around 12–15%.
Transport: Coal is being moved to power plants by road and rail.
Mining disruptions: Monsoon rains temporarily affected coal mining operations.
Coal India review: Reddy began a two-day review of Coal India Limited’s operations, projects, and post-monsoon dispatches.
Underground production target: Coal India aims to raise underground production to around 100 million tonnes.
Railway infrastructure: Four of seven critical railway projects, involving Rs 23,465 crore, have been commissioned; the remainder is targeted for completion by FY 2027–28.

thehansindia.com · 6 hrs ago