The overall coal stock in the country increased 44 per cent year-on-year to 110.58 million tonne (MT) on June 13, according to the Ministry of Coal.
In a statement, the ministry said the higher coal stock position indicates the commitment to maintaining an ample supply of the dry fuel — a key ingredient required for electricity generation.
“The overall coal stock position at mines, TPPs (thermal power plants) and transit as on June 13, 2023, reached 110.58 MT, indicating a substantial increase of 44.22 per cent as compared to the stock of 76.67 MT on the same day last year,” it said.
