Coal Secretary Releases “Provisional Coal Statistics for 2022-23”

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Shri Amrit Lal Meena, Secretary of the Ministry of Coal, unveiled the statistical publication titled “Provisional Coal Statistics for 2022-23.” The event was graced by the presence of Shri M. Nagaraju, Additional Secretary, Ms. Vismita Tej, Additional Secretary, Ms. Santosh, DDG, and other esteemed senior officials from the Ministry. This annual publication is the result of meticulous work by the Coal Controller Organization (CCO) and is designed to fulfill the data needs of researchers, policymakers, and various stakeholders.

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Coal Industry

Indeed, coal continues to play a pivotal role in our economy, serving as a driving force behind growth and development. As India’s primary source of commercial energy, coal represents a substantial portion of our energy consumption and remains the predominant fuel for power generation, offering reliability when compared to alternative renewable energy sources. The availability of precise and high-quality statistics concerning coal and lignite is paramount for informed decision-making and effective data analysis.

“Provisional Coal Statistics 2022-23” stands as a valuable resource, providing comprehensive data about the coal and lignite sector for the year 2022-23.

About Provisional Coal Statistics for 2022-23

“Provisional Coal Statistics 2022-23” offers a comprehensive and detailed overview of various facets within the coal and lignite sector. It covers critical areas such as coal reserves, production, coal production and productivity, pit-head closing stock, the performance of captive and commercial blocks, dispatches, imports, exports, coal washeries, Royalty, DMF (District Mineral Foundation), NMET (National Mineral Exploration Trust), and more. This publication provides valuable insights into the ever-evolving landscape of the Coal and Lignite sector, empowering stakeholders to make informed decisions grounded in trustworthy and robust data.

The detailed report is available on the Coal Ministry’s website.

Coal Sector in India at a Glance

Item	FY 2021-22	FY 2022-23	Growth (%)
Production	778.21	893.19	14.77
Despatch	819.213	877.369	7.1
Closing Stock	68.901	84.474	22.6
Import	208.627	237.668	13.92
Export	1.316	1.163	-11.63

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