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Coal Powers India's Viksit Bharat Vision, PM Modi Highlights Record Production

Prime Minister Narendra Modi emphasized coal's continued role in India's journey to becoming a developed nation by 2047. He shared an article by Union Minister G. Kishan Reddy highlighting the sector's reinvention and integration with green technologies. Official data shows record coal production and supply in 2024-25, with significant growth over the past decade. The government reports abundant, uninterrupted supply with no shortages, cementing coal's status as the mainstay of India's energy security.

Key Points: Coal Key to India's Viksit Bharat 2047 Goal: PM Modi

  • Record coal production in 2024-25
  • Seamless integration with green technologies
  • Over 72% of India's power from coal
  • Uninterrupted supply with no shortages
  • 85% production growth since 2013-14
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Coal continues to contribute to India's journey towards 'Viksit Bharat': PM Modi

PM Modi cites record coal production & supply, stating it remains vital for energy security and India's development journey alongside green tech.

"coal will continue to contribute to India's journey towards Viksit Bharat 2047 - Narendra Modi"

New Delhi, Jan 12

Prime Minister Narendra Modi said on Monday that coal will continue to contribute to India's journey towards 'Viksit Bharat at 2047'.

On social media platform X, PM Modi shared an article by the Union Coal and Mines Minister G. Kishan Reddy on how, over the last 11 years, India's coal sector has been reinventing itself as a next-generation fuel.

"The Minister underscores that coal will continue to contribute to India's journey towards Viksit Bharat 2047, integrating seamlessly with green technologies," the Prime Minister said.

According to an official statement on Monday, the country has witnessed highest-ever coal production in the year 2024-25.

The all-India coal production in the year 2024-25 stood at 1,047.523 million tonnes, in comparison to 997.826 MT in the year 2023-24 with a growth of about 4.98 per cent.

The coal supply has also increased from 973.01 million tonnes in FY 2023-24 to 1025.33 MT in FY 2024-25 with a growth of about 5.38 per cent.

The country has witnessed a big leap in overall coal production -- from 565.77 million tonnes in FY 2013-14 to 1047.52 MT in FY 2024-25.

Moreover, during 2025 (January-December), the country produced about 1,042.90 MT (provisional) of coal as compared to about 1,039.62 MT (provisional) coal during the same period of last year with a growth of about 0.23 per cent.

"In 2025, the country supplied about 1,016.14 MT (provisional) of coal as compared to about 1,013.59 MT (provisional) coal during the same period of last year with a growth of about 0.25 per cent. There has been abundant and uninterrupted coal supply to the consumers as per their requirement in this period and there have no reports of coal shortages in the country," according to the statement.

Coal is the mainstay of energy, contributing more than 55 per cent to India's primary commercial energy.

In total power generation, coal-fired power generation accounts for about 72 per cent, and coal will remain an indispensable pillar of India's energy security.

Notably, there has been abundant and uninterrupted coal supply to the consumers as per their requirement in this period and there have no reports of coal shortages in the country.

- IANS

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Sarah B
While the production numbers are impressive, I hope the "next-generation fuel" part means serious investment in carbon capture and cleaner combustion technologies. We can't ignore climate commitments while developing.
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Priya S
No coal shortages is a big achievement! I remember power cuts being so common just a decade ago. Reliable energy supply is crucial for businesses and daily life. Good to see the sector being modernized.
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Rohit P
Doubling production since 2014 is no small feat. It shows a clear focus on a core sector. However, as a citizen, I respectfully ask for equal emphasis and visible progress on solar and wind. The "seamless integration" with green tech needs more concrete details.
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Karthik V
The growth numbers are strong, but what about the communities and environment around mines? Development is good, but it must be sustainable and inclusive. Hope the 'next-generation' tag also means better rehabilitation and pollution control.
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Michael C
Interesting data. From an economic perspective, managing to increase supply to meet growing demand without shortages is a sign of efficient logistics and planning. A stable energy base is key for attracting manufacturing and industry.

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