The government on Wednesday said that coal will continue to feed the country’s power plants and it will make every effort to ramp up the output of fossil fuel to meet the growing demand for electricity.
The Centre is also aware of its responsibilities and its commitment to get 50 per cent of energy from renewable resources and the Net Zero goal for carbon emissions by 2070, which is vital to fight for a greener environment.
Speaking at the inauguration of the eighth round of commercial coal mines auction, Coal Minister Pralhad Joshi said, “India is consuming more power than ever before.