The Ministry of Coal has achieved a substantial surge in overall coal production during December 2023, reaching 92.87 Million Tonne (MT), surpassing previous year figures of 83.86 MT thereby representing an increase of 10.75%. 

The production of Coal India Limited (CIL) has risen to 71.86 MT in the month of December 2023 as compared to 66.37 MT in December 2022 with the growth of 8.27%. 

The Cumulative Coal Production (up to December 2023) has seen quantum jump to 684.31MT in FY’ 23-24 as compared to 608.34 MT during the same period in FY’ 22-23, a growth of 12.47 %. Coal dispatch in December 2023, reached 86.23 MT, showcasing notable progress compared to 79.58 MT recorded in December 2022, with a growth rate of 8.36%. 

Coal India Limited (CIL) dispatch stood at 66.10 MT in December 2023, compared to 62.66 MT in December 2022, representing a growth of 5.49%. 

The Cumulative Coal Dispatch (up to December 2023) has seen significant jump to 709.80 MT in FY’ 23-24 as compared to 637.40 MT during the corresponding period in FY’ 22-23,  with a growth of 11.36 %.

The coal sector has witnessed an unprecedented upswing, with production, dispatch and stock levels soaring to remarkable heights.