New Delhi, March 21 -- India has achieved a historic milestone by surpassing 1 billion tonnes in coal production, marking a significant step towards meeting the country's growing energy demands, Union Minister For Coal and Mines, G Kishan Reddy said on Friday.

The Union Coal and Mines Minister added in a post on X that leveraging advanced technologies and efficient mining practices, India has not only boosted production but also prioritized sustainable and responsible mining.

He said this remarkable achievement is set to fuel economic growth, support the nation's power needs, and pave the way for a brighter, energy-secure future for all Indians.

In the post, the Union Minister added, "India has crossed a monumental 1 BILLION TONNES of ...