• Highest ever coal production in 2022-23

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 India witnessed the highest ever coal production in 2022-23. The all-India coal production in 2022-23 was 893.19 Million Tonne (MT) (Provisional) in comparison to 778.21 MT in the year 2021-22 with a growth of about 14.77%.

The growth in coal production was driven by a number of factors, including:

* The increase in demand for coal from the power sector, as the country’s economy grew.

* The government’s efforts to boost coal production, such as the introduction of the Coal Mine Auction Policy in 2015.

* The availability of new coal mines, such as the Singrauli-II and III coal blocks in Madhya Pradesh.

The high coal production in 2022-23 helped to ensure that the country’s power plants had adequate coal stocks, which helped to prevent power outages. It also helped to boost the Indian economy, as coal is a major source of energy for the country.

The following are the top 5 states in India with the highest coal production in 2022-23:

1. Jharkhand: 298.88 MT

2. Chhattisgarh: 257.13 MT

3. Odisha: 156.31 MT

4. West Bengal: 111.57 MT

5. Madhya Pradesh: 104.20 MT

These states account for more than 80% of the total coal production in India.

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