India's Coal Production Hits 1 Billion Tonnes, Crediting Reforms Under Modi Government

• Coal and lignite production in India hit 1 billion tonnes on Friday, up nearly 7% from last fiscal year • Achievement credits reforms initiated since 2014 under Modi government • Coal production estimated at 870 million tonnes between April 2022-Feb 2023 • Coal Minister said production will top 1 billion tonnes in current fiscal year, making India self-sufficient by 2025 • Higher domestic coal output has reduced imported coal's share in power plants from 22.5% to 21%