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Coal minister asks for faster evacuation of coal to increase supply to non-power sector

Coal India's production has witnessed a 17 percent rise compared to the last year and 18 percent more rakes are available for transportation, Coal Secretary Amrit Lal Meena told CNBC TV18 that the government is targeting a stock of 34 MT coal at thermal power plants by December 31 and 45 MT coal stock by the end of March 2023.

By Abhimanyu Sharma  Dec 1, 2022 12:21:33 AM IST (Published)

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Union minister for coal and mines Pralhad Joshi has asked for faster evacuation of coal to increase coal supply to the non-regulated sector (NRS), which includes the non-power sector.
A week ago, a paper industry body IARPMA (Indian Agro & Recycled Paper Mills Association) had urged the Centre to increase coal allocation to the non-power sector as the cost of paper and paper board had skyrocketed due to the use of costly imported coal and power from the grid.
Pointing out that Coal India's production has witnessed a 17 percent rise compared to the last year and 18 percent more rakes are available for transportation, coal secretary Amrit Lal Meena told CNBC-TV18 that the government is targeting a stock of 34 MT coal at thermal power plants by December 31 and 45 MT coal stock by the end of March 2023.