New Delhi, Dec 16 (FN Agency) NTPC Mining Limited (NML), a wholly-owned subsidiary of state-owned power major NTPC, surpassed coal production in current fiscal FY24 by producing 23.223 million metric tonnes (MMT) till mid-December as compared to 23.203 MMT in FY23. “The remarkable milestone is achieved in the record time of 257 days which is 108 days less than previous Financial Year 2022-23, recording the year on year (YOY) growth of 77% in coal production and 88% in dispatch,” an official statement said on Friday. NML has so far achieved cumulative coal production of more than 91 million metric tonnes (MMT) from its four operational captive coal mines i.e. Pakri Barwadih & Chatti-Bariatu coal mines in Jharkhand, Dulanga coal mine in Odisha and Talaipalli coal mine in Chhattisgarh.
In its pursuit of sustained growth in coal production, NTPC has implemented a comprehensive range of strategies and cutting-edge technologies. These include the adoption of rigorous safety measures, improved mine planning, equipment automation, workforce training and implementation of continuous monitoring and analysis systems. “These initiatives have played a vital role in optimizing operations, enhancing productivity and ensuring the safety of the workforce,” NTPC said.