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.
India Business News: Coal import for blending at power plants declined by over 40% in April-December 2023 despite a 10% increase in thermal generation. Domestic coal-based