In April 2025, coal production from both captive and commercial mines in India reached 14.01 million tonnes (MT), and coal dispatch amounted to 16.81 MT, signaling strong growth compared to previous years. This performance marks a notable improvement over figures from FY 2023-24 and FY 2022-23, underlining the sector's upward trajectory. The Ministry of Coal attributes this success to policy interventions that facilitate faster clearance processes and enhance production capacity.
Key contributors include the commencement of operations in new coal blocks—Kotre Basantpur Pachmo block by Central Coalfields Limited (CCL) on April 15, with a peak rated capacity of 5 MT per annum for open-cast mining, and the Naini coal block by Singareni Collieries Company Limited (SCCL), which began operations on April 16 with a peak rated capacity of 10 MT per annum for open-cast mining. The Ministry now aims to unlock the full potential in captive and commercial coal mining within India while ensuring smooth production, minimal supply disruptions, and support for the country's increasing energy requirements.
The text suggests a proactive stance towards industrial growth facilitated by strategic government policy, highlighting both immediate achievements and future commitments in the coal sector.
Key Entities Referenced
Ministry of Coal: A government ministry responsible for coal production and mining in the country. It attributes success to policy interventions, close monitoring, and support for operational clearances.
Captive and Commercial Mines: Types of mines within the country contributing to coal production. Highlighted as areas showing robust growth with significant output gains compared to previous years.
Kotre Basantpur Pachmo block, Ms Central Coalfields Limited (CCL) : A newly developed coal block that began operations on 15 April 2025. It has an operational capacity of 5 MT per annum in opencast mining.
Naini coal block, Ms Singareni Collieries Company Limited (SCCL) : Another new coal block that commenced operations on 16 April 2025. It has a PRC of 10 MT per annum in opencast mining.
Ministry of Coal
Coal Production and Dispatch from Captive and
Commercial Mines in April 2025 Shows Robust
Growth Compared to Last Year
Posted On: 02 MAY 2025 2:58PM by PIB Delhi
Coal production from captive and commercial mines in the country stood at 14.01 million tonnes (MT) in
April 2025, while coal dispatch was recorded at 16.81 million tonnes (MT), reflecting a robust start to FY
2025–26.
This marks a notable year-on-year growth compared to April figures from FY 2023- 24 and FY 2022-23,
underlining the sector’s upward trajectory. The attached graph clearly illustrates the consistent performance
improvement across three consecutive years, with both production and dispatch showing strong gains.
The Ministry attributes this success to continuous policy interventions, close monitoring, and handholding of
stakeholders to fast-track operational clearances and enhance production capacity. One of the key
contributors to this achievement is the commencement of operations in newly developed coal blocks:
Kotre Basantpur Pachmo block of M/s Central Coalfields Limited (CCL), with a Peak Rated Capacity
l
(PRC) of 5 MT per annum (opencast), started operations on 15 April 2025.
Naini coal block of M/s Singareni Collieries Company Limited (SCCL), with a PRC of 10 MT per
l
annum (opencast), commenced operations on 16 April 2025.
Going forward, the Ministry of Coal reaffirms its commitment to unlocking the full potential of captive and
commercial coal mining in India. The focus remains on ensuring seamless production, minimizing supply
disruptions, and contributing significantly to the country’s growing energy demand.
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