India’s Coal Production Grows by 6.48% in 2024
India’s coal production has increased to 384.08 million tonnes up to August 2024, showing a 6.48% growth compared to the same period last year. Coal India Limited (CIL) produced 290.39 million tonnes, a 3.17% rise. Captive and other entities saw a 30.56% increase, producing 68.99 million tonnes. Coal dispatch also grew by 5.14%, reaching 412.07 million tonnes. The Ministry of Coal attributes this growth to improved logistics and a commitment to a steady coal supply.
Doubts Revealed
Coal Production -: Coal production means how much coal is being dug out from the ground. Coal is a type of rock that can be burned for energy.
Million Tonnes -: A million tonnes is a way to measure very large amounts of coal. One tonne is 1,000 kilograms, so a million tonnes is 1,000,000 kilograms.
Coal India Limited (CIL) -: Coal India Limited, or CIL, is a big company in India that mines and sells coal. It is owned by the government.
Captive and other entities -: Captive and other entities are companies that mine coal for their own use or for selling. They are not part of Coal India Limited.
Coal Dispatch -: Coal dispatch means sending the mined coal to places where it will be used, like factories or power plants.
Ministry of Coal -: The Ministry of Coal is a part of the Indian government that looks after coal mining and its supply in the country.
Logistics -: Logistics means planning and managing how things are moved from one place to another. In this case, it means how coal is transported from mines to where it is needed.
