Coal production hits record 1,039.59 million tonnes in calendar year 2024
Production grew 7.28% and dispatch 6.56% over 2023, both all-time highs.
Summary
India's coal production reached an all-time high of 1,039.59 million tonnes (provisional) in calendar year 2024, the Ministry of Coal reported on 4 January 2025, a growth of 7.28% over 969.07 million tonnes in 2023. Coal dispatch in 2024 also hit a record 1,012.72 million tonnes (provisional), up 6.56% from 950.39 million tonnes in 2023. The Ministry of Coal said the growth supports energy security and the goal of reducing dependence on coal imports.
Key facts
- Reported
- 4 January 2025, Ministry of Coal
- Production 2024
- 1,039.59 MT (provisional), all-time high
- Production 2023
- 969.07 MT; growth 7.28%
- Dispatch 2024
- 1,012.72 MT (provisional), record
- Dispatch 2023
- 950.39 MT; growth 6.56%
- Aim
- Energy security, lower coal imports
Practice MCQs 3 questions
What was India's coal production (provisional) in calendar year 2024, as reported by the Ministry of Coal?
Show answer
Correct answer: D — 1,039.59 MT
PIB (Coal): production reached an all-time high of 1,039.59 MT (provisional) in 2024; 1,012.72 MT was the dispatch figure.
By what percentage did India's coal production grow in calendar year 2024 over 2023?
Show answer
Correct answer: A — 7.28%
PIB (Coal): production grew 7.28% over 969.07 MT in 2023; dispatch grew 6.56%.
Consider the following statements about India's coal sector in calendar year 2024: 1. Coal dispatch crossed 1,000 million tonnes. 2. Coal production grew faster than coal dispatch. 3. Coal production in 2023 was above 1,000 million tonnes. Which of the statements given above are correct?
Show answer
Correct answer: B — 1 and 2 only
PIB (Coal): dispatch was 1,012.72 MT; production grew 7.28% vs dispatch 6.56%; 2023 production was 969.07 MT, below 1,000 MT.