Coal import for blending drops 37% in April-January period
"Despite the surging power demand, coal import for blending witnessed a significant decrease of 36.69 per cent... This exemplifies the nation's steadfast commitment to achieving self-reliance in coal production and minimising overall coal imports," the coal ministry said in a statement.
The country's coal import for blending was 30.58 MT in the corresponding period of the previous financial year. Image Courtesy: Reuters.