Despite the extremely high demand for power, coal stocks at Thermal Power Plants continue to be more than 45 MT, which is 30 per cent higher compared to last year. The stocks are sufficient to meet the requirement of 19 days. During the month of May, 2024, the average daily depletion at the Thermal Power Plant end has been only 10,000 tonnes per day. This has been made possible by ensuring smooth and adequate logistic arrangements for the supply of coal.
The mechanism of the Sub-Group comprising of representatives from the Ministry of Power, Ministry of Coal, Ministry of Railways and Power Generating companies is playing an effective role in maintaining an efficient supply chain. Coal Production growth is more than 8 per cent over last year. The stock at the mine pit-head is over 100 MT resulting in adequate coal to power sector. The Ministry of Railways has ensured 9 per cent average growth on the daily availability of railway rakes.
Now under proper coordination as per coal logistics policy, it has resulted in evacuation of coal through Dhamra and Gangavaran ports also. The infrastructural augmentation in the railway network has significantly contributed to the faster movement of rakes from Son Nagar to Dadri. Therefore, it has seen more than 100% per cent improvement in turnaround time.
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