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By PTI

The Ministry of Coal attributed the improved performance to strategic policy interventions, close monitoring mechanisms and continued support to stakeholders.

Captive and commercial coal mines recorded coal production of 20.49 million tonnes (MT) in February, while dispatches reached 17.72 MT, an official statement said on Monday.

For the financial year 2025–26 up to February, cumulative coal production from these mines registered a growth of 11.58 per cent year-on-year to 187.16 million tonnes, the Ministry of Coal said in a statement.

While cumulative dispatches till February recorded a 6.78 per cent increase to 184.47 million, over the corresponding period of the previous year.

The Ministry attributed the sector’s improved performance to strategic policy measures, rigorous monitoring, and sustained support to stakeholders.

Published on March 2, 2026

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