Coal production hits 1 billion-tonne mark, eases import dependence

Saturday, 23 March 2024
Coal and lignite production hit the billion tonne-mark on Friday — rising almost 7% from the last fiscal year — with coal minister Pralhad Joshi crediting the Modi govt for the reforms initiated since it assumed office in 2014. Faced with a shortfall in coal production and supply, govt has been seeking to push domestic output to reduce imports. While a break-up was not immediately available, coal production was estimated to have increased to 870 million tonnes between April and Feb 26.

👓 View full article

0 shares	Share Tweet Save Post Send

💡 newsR Knowledge: Other News Mentions

Narendra Modi Prime Minister of India since 2014 (born 1950)

PM Modi expresses concern, says stand in solidarity with Iranians

PM Narendra Modi expressed solidarity with Iran over the helicopter crash involving President Ebrahim Raisi. They discussed bilateral cooperation, Chandrayaan..
IndiaTimes 1 hour ago

'Modi has lost confidence; MVA will win at least 50% of Maharashtra seats'

IndiaTimes 4 hours ago

PM Modi promises return of seized bribe money to poor in Jharkhand

IndiaTimes 4 hours ago

BJP sees AAP as challenge, launched 'Operation Jhadoo' to crush us: Kejriwal

The BJP's 'Operation Jhadoo' confronts AAP with arrests and bank account freezing, amid allegations of a liquor scam and 'Khalistani terrorist' remarks by PM..
IndiaTimes 5 hours ago

'Double standards...': Congress leader Supriya Shrinate criticizes PM Modi's stance on corruption

"PM Modi talking about corruption is just double standards. He made a big revelation about corruption and said that Adani and Ambani were distributing sacks full..
IndiaTimes 6 hours ago

Related videos from verified sources

Last Looks: Cardi B

Last Looks: Cardi B Director: Symone Ridgell Director of Photography: Rachel Batashvili Editor: Shandor Garrison Producer: Ndeye Thioubou Producer, On-set: Treya Bolin Associate Producer: Jazz..

Credit: Vogue Duration: 07:08Published 2 weeks ago

Last Looks: Rosalía

Last Looks: Rosalía Director: Genesis Valverde Director of Photography: Kristina Jiana Editor: Daniel Poler Producer: Gigi Chavarria Associate Producer: Lea Donenberg Assistant Camera: Finalis..

Credit: Vogue Duration: 09:22Published 2 weeks ago

Last Looks: Doja Cat

Director: Starr Nathan Director of Photography: Dane Brown Editor: Edward Schorer Senior Producer: Naomi Nishi Producer, On Set: Jeff Wallace Associate Producer: Lea Donenberg Assistant Camera:..

Credit: Vogue Duration: 04:08Published 2 weeks ago