Coal production in Angul district, that currently accounts for 12% of India’s and 56% of state’s total production, is expected to grow threefold over next 10 years, according to a report by International Forum for Environment, Sustainability and Technology (iFOREST).
The report, released, said coal production in Angul will touch 308 MMT by 2033 from the current 96.7 MMT. It also suggested for a strategic planning to build a green economy in the coming years.
The report is based on an in-depth analysis of Angul district which is also a major power producer and a steel and aluminium manufacturing hub. Coal mining and industries collectively account for about 61% of the district’s gross domestic product. Chandra Bhushan, president and CEO of iFOREST, said that the report highlights key interventions necessary to put Angul on a path of a green energy and economic future.
