CIL should prioritise augmenting coal production, supplies to reduce import: Minister

Union Minister G Kishan Reddy urged state-owned Coal India Ltd (CIL) to prioritize increasing coal production and supply to curb imports. He praised CIL's efforts to improve miner welfare and support communities near closed mines. Reddy highlighted the company's role in India's energy landscape while acknowledging the country's commitment to renewable energy and climate action.