‘Coal stock at over 52 MT; enough for 24 days’ requirement of power plants’
The government on Sunday said that coal stock at various coal mines is more than 52 million tonnes (MT), which is sufficient for about 24 days’ of fuel required for power plants in the country.
The statement came weeks after shortage of fuel crippled power generation at various power plants in the country.
“As on 16th June 22, coal stock at different domestic coal mines is more than 52 MT, which is sufficient for about 24 days requirement of power plants,” the coal ministry said in a statement.
In addition to it, about 4.5 MT coal stock is available at various goods shed sidings, private washeries and ports and is awaiting to be transported to the power plants.
