Describe the production and distribution of coal in india?
Question: Describe the production and distribution of coal in india?
Coal is a combustible black or brownish-black sedimentary rock that is used as a source of energy in India. Coal is classified into different types based on its carbon content and age. The production and distribution of coal in India depends on various factors such as the location, quality, and quantity of coal deposits.
According to the Ministry of Coal, Government of India, the all India production of coal during 2022-23 was 893.08 MT with a positive growth of 14.76%. Coal India Limited (CIL) and its subsidiaries accounted for 703.21 MT of this production, followed by Singareni Collieries Company Limited (SCCL) with 67.14 MT, and captive and others with 122.73 MT.
The distribution of coal in India is mostly concentrated in the eastern and central parts of the country. The major coalfields are located in parts of Jharkhand, Chhattisgarh, Odisha, Madhya Pradesh, and West Bengal . These states account for about 80% of the total coal reserves and 85% of the total coal production in India. The southern part of Andhra Pradesh and the eastern part of Maharashtra also have significant deposits of coal.
The coal in India is classified into two types: Gondwana coal and Tertiary coal. Gondwana coal is older and has higher carbon content and calorific value than Tertiary coal. Gondwana coal comprises about 98% of the total reserves and 99% of the production of coal in India. It is mainly found in the Damodar valley, Jharia, Raniganj, Bokaro, and other regions in eastern and central India. Tertiary coal is younger and has lower carbon content and calorific value than Gondwana coal. Tertiary coal comprises about 1% of the total reserves and production of coal in India. It is mainly found in the northeastern states of Meghalaya, Assam, Arunachal Pradesh, and Nagaland.
Coal is an important and abundant fossil fuel in India that meets about 55% of the country's energy needs. It is used for various purposes such as power generation, steel production, cement manufacturing, industrial consumption, and domestic use. Coal is also exported to other countries such as Bangladesh, Nepal, Bhutan, Myanmar, Sri Lanka, and others.
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