No threat to power supply, enough coal stock available, says Union Minister

Union Parliamentary Affairs Minister Pralhad Joshi on Sunday gave an assurance that there is no threat of disruption in power supply as there is sufficient coal stock of 43 million tonnes that is equivalent to 24 days of coal demand.

“Reviewed coal production & supply situation in the country. Assuring everyone that there is absolutely no threat of disruption in the power supply. There is sufficient coal stock of 43 million tonnes with @CoalIndiaHQ equivalent to 24 days coal demand,” Joshi said in a tweet.

The Minister said thermal power plants have rolling stock being replenished with daily supply. Moreover, with the withdrawal of monsoons, coal despatches are set to rise in the coming days thereby increasing coal stocks. Reiterating, there is sufficient coal stock, do not fall for fear-mongering.

According to the Ministry of Coal, the coal stock at power plant end is about 72 lakh tonnes, sufficient for 4 days requirement, and that the Coal India Limited (CIL) end is more than 400 lakh tonnes, which is being supplied to the power plants.