Archive · 24 Aug 2026
Government-Backed Coal Mine Sets Production and Dispatch Records
A coal mine in Odisha produced and sent out more coal than ever before.
It is called Talabira II & III Open Cast Coal Mine.
In FY26, it produced 19.14 million tonnes and dispatched 17.69 million tonnes.
The coal helps supply power plants in several Indian states.
The mine uses cameras, sensors, GPS, drones and computer systems to manage its work.
These tools helped vehicles move through the mine faster.
The mine says no fatal accidents have occurred there since it began operating.
It also supports more than 3,000 jobs.
Talabira II & III produced 19.14 million tonnes and dispatched 17.69 million tonnes in FY26.
The mine recorded 11.28% year-on-year production growth and its highest-ever monthly output in March 2026.
Its highest-ever daily production reached 126,138.07 tonnes on March 21, 2026.
Digital logistics systems reduced vehicle entry processing and tare weighment times at the mine.
The mine reports no fatal accidents since inception and supports 3,277 direct and indirect jobs.
- Who
- Talabira II & III Open Cast Coal Mine, allocated to NLC India Ltd. under the Central government's Nominated Authority framework.
- What
- The mine achieved record FY26 coal production and dispatch, along with reported gains in technology, safety and employment.
- When
- During FY26; its record daily and monthly production occurred on March 21 and in March 2026, respectively. Cumulative figures were reported up to August 14, 2026.
- Where
- Across Sambalpur and Jharsuguda districts in Odisha, with coal supplied to power plants in multiple Indian states.
- Why
- The government said the mine supports domestic coal availability, energy security and power generation.
- FY26 production
- 19.14 million tonnes
- FY26 dispatch
- 17.69 million tonnes
- Year-on-year production growth
- 11.28%
- Highest daily production
- 126,138.07 tonnes on March 21, 2026
- Highest monthly production
- 3.39 million tonnes in March 2026
- Cumulative production and dispatch
- 72.23 million tonnes produced and 70.89 million tonnes dispatched up to August 14, 2026
- Employment supported
- 3,277 opportunities: 1,277 direct and approximately 2,000 indirect