NTPC’s captive coal mines production on the increase

NTPC Ltd, under the power ministry, is India’s largest integrated power utility, contributing 1/4th of the country’s energy requirement.
The production from captive coal mines of NTPC almost doubled to 8.48 million metric tonnes (MMT) in the first quarter of FY24.
To achieve sustained growth in coal production, NTPC has implemented a range of strategies and technologies. These include the adoption of rigorous safety measures, improved mine planning, equipment automation, workforce training and implementation of continuous monitoring and analysis systems.