Targeting to double coal inventory with power plants by March: Coal secy

Days after the Union power ministry directed all power generating companies (gencos) to import coal up to 6 per cent of their requirement, the coal ministry on Thursday said the decision was just an “act of caution” and that domestic coal capacity would be ramped up. 

Coal Secretary Amrit Lal Meena said all the coal companies of national miner Coal India (CIL) had more coal than their targeted production for the upcoming summer season. 

“There is enough coal stock both with coal companies and power plants. However, power demand has grown significantly. It is a challenge; hence, the coal import