https://indianmasterminds.com

ADVERTISEMENT
ADVERTISEMENT

WBPDCL Achieves Self-Sufficiency in Coal Supply, Eliminates Dependence on Coal India

WBPDCL operates several other coal blocks through Mine Developer and Operators (MDOs), including Barjora, Gangaramchak, Tara East, Tara West, and Barjora North.
Indian Masterminds Stories

West Bengal Power Development Corporation Ltd (WBPDCL) has achieved self-sufficiency in coal supply for its thermal plants during the current fiscal year, eliminating its reliance on Coal India Ltd. According to Chanchal Goswami, Director (Mining) at WBPDCL, the company aims to produce approximately 20 million tonnes of coal this fiscal, up from 18.41 million tonnes in FY’24.

Goswami noted that WBPDCL has completely phased out its coal procurement from Coal India, having sourced 3.85 million tonnes from them in the previous year. As of August 2024, dispatches from WBPDCL’s captive mines have reached 9.1 million tonnes, with a significant portion coming from Pachwara North in Jharkhand, expected to produce 15 million tonnes this fiscal year out of a total target of 20-21 million tonnes.

WBPDCL operates several other coal blocks through Mine Developer and Operators (MDOs), including Barjora, Gangaramchak, Tara East, Tara West, and Barjora North. The corporation currently boasts an installed capacity of 4,265 MW from seven thermal power units spread across five plants in West Bengal, with plans to add an additional 660 MW capacity from the Sagardighi plant by FY 2024-25.

In the previous fiscal year, Pachwara North alone produced 13.69 million tonnes of coal, complemented by 3 million tonnes from Gangaramchak and approximately 1 million tonnes from Barjora North. As of August FY’25, WBPDCL’s coal production has reached 5.1 million tonnes, supported by dispatches amounting to 9.1 million tonnes due to ample pithead stocks.

However, Goswami highlighted challenges related to production ramp-up, primarily stemming from inadequate evacuation infrastructure. He cited significant logistical hurdles in transporting coal from Pachwara North, necessitating transportation over 50-60 km before loading onto rakes, compounded by environmental concerns.

Looking ahead, WBPDCL plans to submit a mining proposal targeting 22 million tonnes, anticipating surplus coal production beyond captive requirements for potential commercial sales. Meanwhile, Girishkumar Kadam of ICRA emphasized positive performance trends in the power sector, particularly in renewables, driven by improved financial metrics and operational efficiencies.


Indian Masterminds Stories
ADVERTISEMENT
ADVERTISEMENT
Related Stories
ADVERTISEMENT
ADVERTISEMENT
NEWS
DMRC
DMRC Introduces Priority Frisking for Special Category Passengers - All Details Inside
Bank_Banking_news
SBI and Indian Bank Announce Key Changes in Senior Management - Check All Postings
DMRC
DMRC Director Manuj Singhal Honoured with 'Distinguished Corporate Leader Award-2025' by DTU-DCE
LIC Housing Finance
LIC Housing Finance Appoints T.C. Suseel Kumar as Additional Independent Director - Know About Him
IAS Officers Indian Administrative Services (IAS)
Telangana IAS Officer's Remarks on Students Cleaning Toilets Sparks Political Uproar - Know the Case
Bhushan Gulabrao Borase IPS
Karnataka: IPS Bhushan Gulabrao Borase Made Commissioner, Belagavi City - Know Why He Was Transferred
Vande Bharat
Indian Railways Brings Foreign Caterers Onboard Vande Bharat Trains to Enhance Meal Quality - Check All Details
DGP Rajeev Krishna IPS
UP: New DGP Rajeev Krishna Takes Charge; 3 Senior IPS Officers Transferred, Ashutosh Pandey, Made DG, Telecom
ADVERTISEMENT
ADVERTISEMENT
Videos
Monika Singh
Monika Singh’s Life Beyond the Bureaucracy | Video Interview 
IAS Tushar G Nikhare
Modernising Governance: A Digital Transformation in Gangtok
IMG-20250523-WA0036
Abhishek Singh's SECRET: Vipassana, Anthropology & Smart Answer Writing | Video Interview 
ADVERTISEMENT
UPSC Stories
ANUBHAV SINGH UPSC IFS 2024
9 Years, 8 Attempts, 7 Failures: How Anubhav Singh Cracked UPSC IFS 2024 with AIR 3 Against All Odds | Exclusive
Anubhav Singh’s inspiring journey to UPSC IFS Rank 3 showcases relentless perseverance, strategic preparation,...
Jogender Sihag
“I Cleared UPSC, But My Grandfather isn’t Here to Hear it,” Jogender Sihag, AIR 521, UPSC CSE 2024
"Life is short; make the most of it, whether in civil service or any other field. Just have a clear vision...
WhatsApp Image 2025-05-28 at 18.56
Didn’t Clear UPSC But Found Something Greater: A Story That Will Change How You See Success
She left a top finance job for UPSC, did not clear but built a thriving wellness brand instead. Veda's...
Social Media
parveen kaswan elephant
Elephant Outsmarts Electric Fence! IFS Parveen Kaswan Shares Incredible Video!
In the now-viral 51-second clip, the intelligent giant approaches a wooden pole supporting high-voltage...
UPSC Latest IAS IPS IFS
UPSC CSE Prelims 2025 Tomorrow: ICLS Officer Altap Shaikh Shares Last-Minute Motivation for Aspirants
His five-post thread offers encouragement, practical advice, and emotional support - not just for those...
Anupam Sharma IFS
#BoycottTurkey: IFS Officer Anupam Sharma Sparks Nationalist Call to Action
IFS Sharma urged citizens to avoid Turkish agricultural imports
ADVERTISEMENT
ADVERTISEMENT
ADVERTISEMENT
Latest
DMRC
DMRC Introduces Priority Frisking for Special Category Passengers - All Details Inside
Bank_Banking_news
SBI and Indian Bank Announce Key Changes in Senior Management - Check All Postings
ADVERTISEMENT
ADVERTISEMENT
ADVERTISEMENT
ADVERTISEMENT
ADVERTISEMENT
ADVERTISEMENT
ADVERTISEMENT
Videos
Monika Singh
IAS Tushar G Nikhare
IMG-20250523-WA0036
ADVERTISEMENT
ADVERTISEMENT