Speaking at the Bharat Electricity Summit 2026, India’s Union Minister for Coal and Mines, G Kishan Reddy, emphasized the need to balance sustainability with energy security and noted that coal gasification will play an important role in this transition.
For the second consecutive year, India has produced more than 1 billion metric tons (mt) of coal as of March 20, 2026. The milestone comes as the Indian government has undertaken various steps to raise coal production levels, including commercial coal mining, quickened environmental clearances and faster development of infrastructure meant to facilitate coal logistics.
“India has crossed a monumental 1 billion mt of coal production! With cutting-edge technologies and efficient methods, we’ve not only increased production but also ensured sustainable and responsible mining,” said Union Minister for Coal and Mines G Kishan Reddy in an ‘X’ post.
“A proud moment for India!” said Prime Minister Narendra Modi in response to the ‘X’ post. “Crossing the monumental milestone of 1 billion mt of coal production is a remarkable achievement, highlighting our commitment to energy security, economic growth and self-reliance. This feat also reflects the dedication and hard work of all those associated with the sector.”
Source: www.coalage.com
