In May 2025, coal production from captive and commercial mines reached 16.432 million tonnes, a 24.57% increase compared to May 2024. Coal dispatch also increased to 17.499 million tonnes, surpassing the previous year's figure by 13.76%. During the same period, key regulatory clearances were secured for several coal blocks, and vesting orders were signed for six blocks across Maharashtra, Odisha, Chhattisgarh, Jharkhand, and Madhya Pradesh under the 11th tranche of auction. These developments reflect the Ministry of Coal's ongoing efforts to boost domestic coal production.
Key Entities Referenced
Ministry of Coal: The government ministry responsible for coal production and dispatch.
May 2025: The reporting period for coal production and dispatch from Captive and Commercial Mines.
PIB Delhi: Press Information Bureau, Delhi - the source of the notification.
Captive and Commercial Mines: The specific type of mines covered in the report.
16.432 million tonnes MT: The total coal production in May 2025.
May 2024: The comparison period for year-on-year growth in coal production and dispatch.
17.499 million tonnes MT: The total coal dispatch in May 2025.
power, steel, and cement: Important industries that rely on coal supply.
StageI and StageII Forest Clearances: Environmental clearances obtained for coal mining operations.
Mining Lease: A legal agreement authorizing mining activities.
six coal blocks: The number of coal blocks for which vesting orders were signed.
29th May 2025: The date on which vesting orders for six coal blocks were signed.
Maharashtra: One of the states where the coal blocks are located (1 block).
Odisha: One of the states where the coal blocks are located (1 block).
Chhattisgarh: One of the states where the coal blocks are located (2 blocks).
Jharkhand: One of the states where the coal blocks are located (1 block).
Madhya Pradesh: One of the states where the coal blocks are located (1 block).
11th tranche of auction: The auction round under which the coal blocks were allocated.
Atmanirbhar Bharat: A vision of a self-reliant India, towards which the enhanced coal production contributes.
Shuhaib T: Likely the name of the person who released the notification.
2133290: Release ID of the notification.
Ministry of Coal
Monthly Production and Dispatch from Captive and
Commercial Mines in May 2025
Posted On: 02 JUN 2025 4:40PM by PIB Delhi
The coal production from Captive and Commercial Mines for the month of May 2025 has shown a strong
performance. A total of 16.432 million tonnes (MT) of coal was produced in May 2025, which represents a
significant year-on-year growth of 24.57% compared to May 2024.
Along with production, coal dispatch has also increased notably. A total of 17.499 million tonnes (MT) of
coal was dispatched in May 2025, surpassing last year’s dispatch of May 2024. This marks a 13.763%
increase compared to May 2024. The growth in both production and dispatch ensures a steady coal supply to
important industries such as power, steel, and cement.
Additionally, during the month of May, three important clearances were obtained, including Stage-I and
Stage-II Forest Clearances and Mining Lease execution for different coal blocks.
Moreover, vesting orders for six coal blocks were signed on 29th May 2025. These blocks are located in six
states: Maharashtra (1 block), Odisha (1), Chhattisgarh (2), Jharkhand (1), and Madhya Pradesh (1), all under
the 11th tranche of auction.
These positive developments highlight the Ministry of Coal’s consistent efforts to enhance coal production
and contribute towards the vision of a self-reliant (Atmanirbhar) Bharat.
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Shuhaib T
(Release ID: 2133290)