Ministry of Coal Achieves Record Growth in Production and Dispatch for FY 2024-25

Current Context: The Annual Report 2024-25, released by the Ministry of Coal on April 1, 2025, highlights India's remarkable achievements in coal production and dispatch during the fiscal year.

Key Highlights:

• Record Production: India achieved a milestone of 1 billion tonnes of coal production, with a growth rate of 4.99% compared to the previous year.
• Coal Dispatch: Total dispatches reached 1.02 billion tonnes, marking a 5.34% increase from FY 2023-24.

Sectoral Growth:

• Commercial Mines: Production grew by 67.32%, and dispatches increased by 76.71%.
• Captive Mines: Production rose by 24.72%, and dispatches by 27.76%.
• Sustainability Initiatives: Focus on sustainable mining practices and reducing import dependency.
• Future Goals: Plans to enhance domestic coal production and ensure energy security.

Question:

Q.1 What was the total coal production in India as per the Ministry of Coal's Annual Report 2024-25?
a) 950 million tonnes
b) 1 billion tonnes
c) 1.02 billion tonnes
d) 900 million tonnes

Answer: b) The report highlights that India achieved a record milestone of 1 billion tonnes in coal production in FY 2024-25.