Reserves of Coal
As per the latest National Inventory on Indian Coal Resources published by Geological Survey of India, as on 01.04.2009, the total coal resources assessed are about 267 Billion Tonnes, of which 106 billion tonnes or about 40% are proved reserves and are adequate to meet the projected demand. However, exploration is a continuous process and new resources get added year on year.
Coal imports are resorted by Steel Plants in view of limited availability of coking coal in the country both quantitatively and qualitatively. Non-coking coal is imported by Power Plants and Industries including sponge iron plants for reasons of environmental regulations, locational advantages and for meeting their requirement above the level of supply received from indigenous sources.
This information was given by the Minister of State for Coal (Independent Charge) Shri Sriprakash Jaiswal, in a written reply to a question the Rajya Sabha today.
As per the latest National Inventory on Indian Coal Resources published by Geological Survey of India, as on 01.04.2009, the total coal resources assessed are about 267 Billion Tonnes, of which 106 billion tonnes or about 40% are proved reserves and are adequate to meet the projected demand. However, exploration is a continuous process and new resources get added year on year.
Coal imports are resorted by Steel Plants in view of limited availability of coking coal in the country both quantitatively and qualitatively. Non-coking coal is imported by Power Plants and Industries including sponge iron plants for reasons of environmental regulations, locational advantages and for meeting their requirement above the level of supply received from indigenous sources.
This information was given by the Minister of State for Coal (Independent Charge) Shri Sriprakash Jaiswal, in a written reply to a question the Rajya Sabha today.
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