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The Government of India has notified coking coal as a Critical and Strategic Mineral under the Mines and Minerals (Development and Regulation) Act, 1957. This move, aligned with the goals of Aatmanirbhar Bharat and Viksit Bharat 2047, aims to enhance mineral security and support the domestic steel sector. Despite having
Coking Coal
The Ministry of Coal launched 'Mission Coking Coal' in August 2021 to boost domestic coking coal production and reduce imports, especially for the steel sector. Production increased from 44.79 MT in FY21 to 66.47 MT in FY25. Initiatives include offering discontinued mines for private revenue sharing,
Coal Production
The Ministry of Coal announced that coal production in India has surpassed 1 billion tonnes in FY 2024-25, with a target of reaching 1.5 billion tonnes by 2029-30. The government is implementing various initiatives to boost domestic coal production and reduce imports, including legislative amendments, increased production targets, and
Coal Import Dependency
The Ministry of Coal has implemented various measures to reduce coal import dependency in India, including increasing the Annual Contracted Quantity (ACQ), revising coking coal linkage tenures, and ensuring full Power Purchase Agreement (PPA) requirements are met by domestic coal companies. The government aims to enhance domestic coal production through
BCCL
Bharat Coking Coal Limited (BCCL) has successfully restarted coal production from its PB Project under the Mine Developer and Operator (MDO) model, marking a significant step towards India's self-reliance in coking coal production. The project, awarded to Eagle Infra India Limited, is expected to contribute 52 million tonnes