New Delhi, Sep 7: Coal supply to the power sector is showing steady improvement, with daily rake loading increasing by around 20 per cent in four days.
Rake loading rose from 370 on September 3 to 444 on September 6, an increase of 74 rakes a day. The latest figure was also 31 rakes higher than the previous day, showing a continued rise in coal movement to power plants.
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Coal India and its subsidiaries, along with the Singareni Collieries Company and captive coal mine operators, have been working to increase supplies and ensure that thermal power plants have enough fuel for electricity generation.
Coal India’s siding loading also increased to 305 rakes on September 6, up by 26 rakes from the previous day.
Several coal companies reported higher loading during the day. Mahanadi Coalfields recorded the biggest increase, while captive blocks, Bharat Coking Coal, Northern Coalfields and private washeries also contributed to the overall rise.
The improvement comes as the government continues to monitor thermal power plants with low coal stocks. Plants where stocks are below 25 per cent of the required level are being closely watched, with additional supply measures being taken where needed.
Higher coal availability is important for maintaining steady power generation, particularly as thermal plants remain a major source of electricity in India.
The continued rise in coal loading is expected to ease pressure on power plants and help maintain a reliable fuel supply. The government and coal producers are now focused on keeping this momentum going in the coming days.
