Coal stock with thermal power plants up by 28%, touches 33.46 mn tonne

The Coal Ministry has confirmed that there is sufficient coal available for thermal power plants (TPPs) in the country. As of July 16, the end coal stock at thermal power plants stands at 33.46 million tonnes (MT), which is 28 per cent higher compared to the same period last year.

The total coal availability, including pithead coal stock at mines, stock in transit, and at TPPs, is 103 MT, a 34 per cent increase from last year’s 76.85 MT. The Ministry is closely coordinating with Central and State Gencos, ensuring that there is no shortage of coal for the power sector.