Coal India Plans 10-Year Strategy to Eliminate 243 MT Coal Imports
CIL plans comprehensive 10-year roadmap to slash 243 MT coal imports
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Coal India Ltd (CIL) is developing a 10-year roadmap aimed at eliminating 243 million tonnes (MT) of coal imports by increasing domestic production and improving logistics. This initiative aligns with India's energy security goals and aims to enhance the domestic coal mining ecosystem.
- 01CIL plans to eliminate 243 MT of coal imports over the next decade.
- 02The strategy includes domestic production increases, coal quality upgrades, and logistics improvements.
- 03A forensic audit of imports will guide sector-specific policies.
- 04CIL aims to boost production to 1 billion tonnes by 2028-29.
- 05The initiative supports India's energy security and green transition goals.
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Coal India Ltd (CIL), a state-owned enterprise responsible for over 80% of India's coal production, is strategizing to eliminate 243 million tonnes (MT) of coal imports over the next decade. The comprehensive roadmap, set to span from 2026 to 2036, focuses on increasing domestic coal production, enhancing coal quality through beneficiation, and achieving logistics cost parity. A detailed forensic audit of coal imports will inform sector-specific policies and phased strategies to boost local supply. CIL's initiative is significant as it aligns with India's goals to enhance energy security and reduce foreign exchange outflows while supporting the national coal gasification mission. Industry experts believe this move could save billions in import costs and strengthen the domestic mining ecosystem. CIL aims to ramp up coal production to 1 billion tonnes (BT) by 2028-29 to meet rising domestic demand and reduce reliance on imports.
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This initiative could significantly reduce India's reliance on coal imports, potentially saving billions in foreign exchange and enhancing energy security.
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