From April to November, domestic coal-based electricity generation increased by 8.38% to 779.1 billion units

 From April to November, domestic coal-based electricity generation increased by 8.38% to 779.1 billion units

From April to November, domestic coal-based electricity generation increased by 8.38% to 779.1 billion units

According to a formal announcement released on Saturday, domestic coal-based electricity production increased 8.38% to 779.1 billion units in April-November FY24.

According to a formal announcement released on Saturday, domestic coal-based electricity production increased 8.38% to 779.1 billion units in April-November FY24.

According to an official statement released on Saturday, the amount of electricity generated domestically using coal climbed by 8.38% to 779.1 billion units (BU) in the April–November fiscal year 2024.

The amount of electricity generated domestically using coal was 718.83 BU a year ago. The amount of electricity generated domestically using coal was 718.83 BU a year ago.

In a statement, the Coal Ministry said that during the period under review, India's electricity generation increased by 7.71 percent. Over this time, the nation's total coal-based power output increased by 11.19 percent year over year because of the unusually high temperatures, delayed monsoon in the northern part of the country, and the return of full commercial activity after the Covid pandemic.

Coal imports for blending fell by 44.28 percent to 15.16 million tonnes (MT) in the current fiscal year through November from 27.21 MT in the same period last year, despite increased electricity demand.

"This reflects the country's determination towards self-reliance in coal production and decreasing overall coal imports," claimed the ministry. In order to lower the price and enhance the availability of imported coal, the government keeps working to expand coal output. Reducing reliance on coal is necessary to safeguard foreign reserves.