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Ashwini Vaishnaw and Kishan Reddy prioritized silo infrastructure to streamline coal transport, cutting delays and wagon damage. Their efforts boosted silo-loading share to 29%, ensuring consistent supply to power plants. With 61.3 million tonnes stocked—a 25-day buffer—India’s energy security is monsoon-proof. The ministers also stressed inter-departmental coordination to sustain these gains.

Key Points: Ashwini Vaishnaw and Kishan Reddy Boost Coal Logistics via Silos

  • Silos improve coal quality and speed with 29% loading share in 2025-26
  • Record 61.3 MT stock secures 25-day power supply
  • Inter-ministerial push for mine-to-plant coordination
  • Monsoon-ready logistics via weather-proof silos
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Ashwini Vaishnaw, G Kishan Reddy hold meeting to review coal logistics and transportation efficiency

Ministers review silo loading expansion to enhance coal evacuation efficiency, achieving record 61.3 MT power plant stocks for energy security.

"Silo loading ensures uniform coal sizing, eliminates boulder complaints, and offers weather-resistant operations – Coal Ministry"

New Delhi, June 24

A high-level meeting was held on Tuesday between Union Minister of Coal and Mines G Kishan Reddy and Union Minister of Railways Ashwini Vaishnaw to review coal logistics and transportation efficiency.

The primary focus of the discussion was on accelerating silo loading infrastructure, which significantly enhances the quality and speed of coal evacuation. Silo loading ensures uniform coal sizing, eliminates complaints of boulders from power plants, reduces wagon damage, and offers reliable operations unaffected by weather disruptions.

Over the years, the share of coal loaded through silos has risen from 18.8% in 2022-23 to 29% in 2025-26 (till date), showcasing a focused and sustained improvement in coal logistics.

The ministers reviewed existing and upcoming projects to expand silo facilities across key coalfields. Emphasis was also laid on inter-ministerial coordination to streamline operations from mine to plant.

In a major achievement, the coal stock at all thermal power plants has touched an all-time high of 61.3 million tonnes (sufficient for 25 days' consumption) till date in 2025. This record stock strengthens energy security and ensures uninterrupted power supply during the high-demand summer and adds confidence of sufficient stock in monsoon months, when coal production and transportation are hampered by heavy rains.

- ANI

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Rajesh K.
Good to see ministers taking concrete steps to improve coal logistics! The silo loading system seems promising - no more power plants complaining about boulders in coal. Hope this translates to fewer power cuts this summer. 🙏
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Priya M.
While the progress is commendable, I wonder why we're still so dependent on coal. Shouldn't we be investing more in renewable energy sources? The 25-day stock is great, but what about long-term sustainability?
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Amit S.
Finally some good news on infrastructure! The 10% increase in silo loading in just 3 years shows what proper planning can do. Now if they can fix the last-mile connectivity issues, we'll be golden.
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Sunita R.
As someone from Odisha where coal mining is major, I hope these improvements also consider environmental safeguards. Efficient transport is good, but not at the cost of local communities' health.
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Vikram J.
The monsoon preparedness is crucial! Every year we face coal shortages during rains. 61.3 million tonnes stock is impressive - hope this means no more blaming weather for power shortages.
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Neha P.
Inter-ministerial coordination is key 👏 Too often projects get delayed because different departments don't sync up. If Railways and Coal Ministry can work together efficiently, other ministries should take note!

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