While specific details are yet to be widely disseminated, preliminary reports suggest substantial increases in coking coal production, a critical raw material for the steel industry. Such improvements are vital for bolstering domestic steel production capacity and reducing reliance on imports.
BCCL’s washeries set new records. Raw coal feed reached 56 lakh tonnes (highest in 25 years, up 15%), and washed coal supply to the steel sector peaked at 17.02 lakh tonnes (highest in 20 years, up 16%). By-product disposal excelled with washery rejects at 8.67 lakh tonnes (up 77%) and washed power coal at 28.95 lakh tonnes (up 5%). Pioneering India’s first ever coal washery monetization, BCCL leased old & idle Dugdha Washery (2.0 MTPA) for ₹ 762 crore over 25 years. Also, RFP issued for monetization of Sudamdih Washery (1.6 MTPA) on March 28, 2025.
The organization’s continued commitment to innovation and responsible resource management will be pivotal in ensuring its long-term sustainability and competitiveness.
