The ministry said in a statement that this significant surge in production led to a comfortable coal stock position, with the total stock reaching 107.15 million tons on June 30, reflecting a growth of 37.62 percent.
Government-run Coal India Limited (CIL) recorded a growth of 9.85 percent, producing 175.35 million tons in the first three months of the current financial year.
Cumulative coal dispatch also showed an upward trend, reaching 239.69 million tons, a growth of 6.97 percent compared to the previous year's quarter.
These achievements contribute to the positive momentum in the sector and reinforce India's commitment to meeting energy demands and promoting economic growth, the statement said.
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