The Ministry of Coal reported a notable increase in coal production and dispatches in October 2024, with production reaching 84.45 MT and dispatches at 82.89 MT, driven by strong output from captive and other entities.

India's coal mines have seen a massive increase in methane emissions, according to the latest report from the International Energy Agency (IEA). The report highlights India as the third-largest emitter of methane from coal mines globally in 2023.