New Delhi, March 5 -- The Ministry of Coal has reported a robust increase in coal production for the current financial year, highlighting significant progress in the nation's energy infrastructure.

Total coal production from both captive and commercial mines reached 167.36 million tonnes (MT) by February 2025, representing a substantial 32.53 per cent year-on-year growth compared to the 126.28 MT produced during the same period in the previous fiscal year.

Complementing the production surge, coal dispatch has also demonstrated remarkable expansion. The total dispatch for the financial year has climbed to 170.66 MT, substantially exceeding the 128.45 MT recorded in the previous year.

This 32.86 per cent year-on-year increase ensures a s...