Similarly, coal dispatch increased by 34.25 per cent year-on-year to 45.68 million tonnes in Q1FY2015 from 34.07 million tonnes (MT) in April-June quarter of FY2014.

The ministry said coal production for the power sector has seen a substantial increase, rising from 25.02 million tonnes (MT) in the first quarter of last year to 30.16 MT in the first quarter of this year, year-on-year. The year represents an increase of 20.5 percent.

Similarly, dispatch in the power sector increased from 28.90 MT in the first quarter of last year to 35.65 MT in the first quarter of this year, achieving a growth of 23.3 per cent year-on-year.

The Coal Ministry said it is determined to assist all coal block allottees in overcoming challenges and optimizing their operations to boost coal production to ensure reliable supply to meet the growing energy needs of the country. Is committed to.