Coal India Produces Only 3.59 MT of Washed Coking Coal Against 18.35 MT Capacity

Why in news

The Parliamentary Standing Committee on Coal, Mines and Steel highlighted the significant gap between Coal India's washed coking coal production and its capacity due to infrastructure and logistical constraints.

Background

Coal India produced only 3.59 MT of washed coking coal against a capacity of 18.35 MT per annum. The committee noted a 10.2% increase in coal production from captive and commercial mines in FY 2025-26.

Facts for Prelims

• FactCoal India's production of washed coking coal was 3.59 MT against an 18.35 MT capacity.
• FactCoal production from captive and commercial mines increased by 10.2% in FY 2025-26.
• BodyThe Parliamentary Standing Committee on Coal, Mines and Steel oversees the coal and steel sectors.

For Mains

Q. Discuss the logistical and infrastructural challenges in coal beneficiation in India and suggest measures to enhance the quality of domestic coal production.

Dimensions to cover in your answer

• infrastructure bottlenecks
• logistical constraints
• modernization of washeries
• impact on steel industry

Keywords: coal beneficiation · logistical constraints · infrastructure modernization · captive mines · industrial output

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