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Goverment aiming for zero thermal coal import by FY26, says Coal Minister Joshi

By Economic Times - 10 months ago
Coal minister aims for zero thermal coal import by FY26 and requests imported coal-based power plants to switch to domestic fuel-based design and technology. The coal production target for 2026-27 is 1.4 billion tonnes and for 2029-30 it is 1.58 billion tonnes. The government is addressing logistical challenges in coal transportation and Coal India is investing in infrastructure. There are 15 imported coal-based power plants in India.

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