India has adequate coal stocks to meet thermal power demand, with 42.8 MT available: Power Ministry

India has sufficient coal stocks to meet electricity demand, with 42.8 million tonnes available at thermal power plants as of July 12, enough for 14 days at 85% plant load factor, the government informed the Rajya Sabha. Coal-based plants, with a capacity of 230.8 GW, supplied nearly 70% of the country's electricity between April and June, while coal supplies are being monitored daily by an inter-ministerial committee.