Action plan in place to ensure adequate coal availability during monsoon

After witnessing a mismatch in coal demand and supply during the summer months, the Union ministries of power and coal have charted an action plan to ensure adequate coal availability during the monsoon season.

This is the period when the mining and supply of coal get impacted due to the heavy rainfall. The Union coal ministry is confident that till September-end, there will be 9-10 days of coal stock at the power units.

With hydro and renewable energy sources contributing more now, the Centre expects the coal situation to remain in control.

According to the action plan prepared by the