| India's estimated proved coal reserves of 118 bn tons are expected to last for over hundred years. Coal production planning closely follows the projected demand for coal.
However, in view of various constraints coming in the way of enhancing coal production during the XI five year plan, the gap widened between projected demand and domestic availability – stated Pratik Prakashbapu Patil- Minister of State for Coal, in a written reply in the upper house of Indian Parliament (Rajya sabha) on Monday...............................................Full Article: Source
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