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India’s Coal Stocks Can Cover 62 Days of Power Demand
India has about 148 million tonnes of coal available for the power sector, enough to meet roughly 62 days of consumption, the Union Coal Ministry said on Thursday. Thermal power plants held…
The Story in Brief
India has about 148 million tonnes of coal available for the power sector, enough to meet roughly 62 days of consumption, the Union Coal Ministry said on Thursday. Thermal power plants held 34.55 million tonnes as of August 4, while another 113 million tonnes was at pitheads or in transit.
Coal production rose 7.51% year-on-year to 69.75 million tonnes in July, according to provisional government data. Dispatches increased 17.34% to 86.33 million tonnes during the month. For the current financial year up to July, dispatches were 5.87% higher than a year earlier. The ministry said stocks are replenished as production continues.
The Indian Opinion
Claims that India faces an immediate coal shortage are not supported by the ministry’s latest stock figures. But a 62-day cover is not a guarantee against transport delays, sudden demand or disruptions at mines and power plants. The useful test is whether plant-level stocks remain stable through the next high-demand period, while dispatch growth keeps pace with consumption.
Source: thehindu.com
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