Page 7 - Coal Production
Govt mops up Rs 4,973 cr revenue from auctioned coal mines since FY 2014-15
Of the total revenue garnered till October 31, the maximum of Rs 1,280.58 crore was mopped up in 2018-19.
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India has increased coal capacity by 82.3 Gw, China by 290 GW: Report
A Global Energy Monitor report from January 2018 to June 2019 said countries outside of China decreased their total coal power capacity by 8.1 GW, while China increased its coal fleet by 42.9 GW
 "India has increased coal capacity by 82.3 Gw, China by 290 GW: Report")
Coal India output sinks to 6-yr low in September as monsoons flood mines
Shipments dropped 20 per cent to 35.18 million tons, the lowest in five years
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India's coal output rises 10.4% to 370.3 mn tonnes in April-October
The country's coal production increased from 565.77 MT in 2013-14 to 676.48 MT in 2017-18, an increase of 110.71 MT
 "India's coal output rises 10.4% to 370.3 mn tonnes in April-October")
Commercial mining will end coal shortage: Former CIL chief P Bhattacharya
Anything short of faster opening up of the coal sector to commercial mining was inadequate as a policy response, Bhattacharya said
India's coal projects in pipeline shrink by 25% in six months: Report
As per the country's National Electricity Plan of 2018, 94,000 Mw of new coal-fired capacity was to be added between 2017-18 and 2026-27
 "India's coal projects in pipeline shrink by 25% in six months: Report")
Output woes continue at auctioned coal blocks
The government also allotted 11 mines to state energy departments for meeting their power demands
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