Even as the Centre pushes import substitution, data shows a need to consider renewables
Despite having the 5th largest coal reserves globally, India imports certain types of coal to fill the gaps in domestic production; Coal ministry posts slide in imports but increase in consumption
Despite higher coal production, power generation from hydroelectric plants and renewable sources saw significant rise in November
Coal India Ltd’s net earnings have been on the decline for a while now, and October market selloff did not help matters
In India, peak electricity demand touched a record 210,793 MW on June 9
The current coal stock stands at 13.5 million tonnes at pithead power stations
Govt pitches unused mines to private players
Govt has asked power companies to import necessary coal from international markets
Power shortage has reportedly increased to 1.4% in April from 1.1% last October
The coal off-take was at 2.93mt last month, up by 66 per cent
Dispatch of the dry fuel is being enhanced to the plants, said Coal Minister Joshi
Pralhad Joshi said govt is in the process of replenishing coal stock
Some rural parts in UP have been facing power outages for five-six hours
R.K. Singh warned GAIL and Tata Power against "irresponsible behaviour"
Over half of India's coal-fired power plants have less than two days of fuel stocks
Reasons for delays are issues in forest clearance, possession of land, rehabilitation
No exit from coal without international financial assistance: Fatih Birol
The first tranche of 19 mines auctioned will provide employment to nearly 70,000
Revised list includes addition of 3 blocks and removal of 5 blocks in Chhattisgarh
Coal ministry in talks with environment minister to reduce environment clearance time
Commercial auctions of mineral blocks part of govt push to revive economy
Prime minister launches auction of 41 coal mines for commercial mining
Opens up space, atomic energy, discoms in UTs for private players
The move could lower the cost of coal-fired energy by Rs 0.25
Renewable energy to power India by 2050, though coal use will still double
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