India wants to increase domestic coal production, reduce imports, coal minister says

India aims to reduce coal imports and boost domestic production, according to Federal Coal Minister G. Kishan Reddy. The country, a major coal consumer, imported 176 million tons of thermal coal in 2023. Import levels are projected to drop below 160 million tons in 2024. The government's shift towards green energy aligns with Prime Minister Narendra Modi's plan to reach net zero emissions by 2070.
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