Indian coal reserves are the third largest in the world, after the United States and China. India is the third largest … coal producer in the world and the eighth largest importer. With annual production of 310 million tonnes and imports of … almost 25 million tonnes, coal provides one-third of energy supply in India. The Indian government forecasts huge increases …

Public opinion related to the consumption of coal is directed primarily to its environmental impact in light of ongoing … efforts to reduce CO2 emissions and tackle global climate change. Nevertheless, the benefits of coal as a widely available and … will harness the potential of coal and its contribution to sustainable and equal energy spaces. …