[Solved] About 80% of the coal reserves of India lie in the (2024)

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[Solved] About 80% of the coal reserves of India lie in the? ›

The correct answer is Damodar Valley.

Detailed Solution. The correct answer is Gondwana. Gondwana rock systems provide over 90% of the coal of India. Gondwana land is named after the Upper Paleozoic and Mesozoic formations of the Gondwana.

Coal Reserves in India

India has proven reserves equivalent to 111.5 times its annual consumption. This means it has about 111 years of Coal left (at current consumption levels and excluding unproven reserves).

As per the latest data, coal stocks at more than 100 thermal power plants in India have fallen below 25% of the required stock (critical mark). The biggest reason for coal shortage is the increasing power demand. While the Centre is mulling shoring up imported coal stock, higher coal costs make it difficult.

The correct answer is Damodar Valley.

The increase in 'Measured/Proved Resources' in Inventory of 1st April 2022 is mainly due to proving of coal resources in Talcher (4478.27 Mt), Raniganj (2090.41 Mt), IB River (768.73 Mt), South Karanpura (438.05 Mt), Jharia (370.83 Mt), East Bokaro (334.01 Mt), Sohagpur (287.65 Mt), Bisrampur (279.61 Mt), Wardha Valley ...

India has abundant domestic reserves of coal. Most of these are in the states of Jharkhand, Odisha, West Bengal, Bihar, Chhattisgarh, Telangana and Madhya Pradesh. On account of the growing needs of the steel industry, a thrust had to be given on systematic exploitation of co*king coal reserves in Jharia coalfield.

In comparison, the second largest coal producer, India, had a global share of nearly nine percent. Coal has many uses, such as in steel production, heating, and electricity generation.

Which state has coal reserves in India? ›

Jharkhand has the largest reserves of coal in India followed by Odisha and Chhattisgarh.

Coal is the most important and abundant fossil fuel in India. It accounts for 55% of the country's energy need. The country's industrial heritage was built upon indigenous coal. Commercial primary energy consumption in India has grown by about 700% in the last four decades.

“Coal remains a reliable fallback option for India to ensure consistent and dependable power generation, especially as it strives to meet the demands of a rapidly growing population and economy,” Narayan pointed out.

China mines almost half the world's coal, followed by India with about a tenth. Australia accounts for about a third of world coal exports, followed by Indonesia and Russia.

India still heavily dependent on coal; takes 77 per cent share in total energy generation in FY23, says MoSPI.

The recurring issue of falling coal stocks is a combination of the following challenges (among other things) — high outstanding dues of distribution companies (discoms) to generation companies (gencos), resulting in the inability of gencos to pay for coal procurement and maintaining adequate stocks, even during the pre ...

Jharkhand has the largest reserves of coal in India followed by Odisha and Chhattisgarh. Hence, Option 4 is correct. The most important Gondwana coal fields of India are located in Damodar Valley.

Jharkhand, Orissa and West Bengal States accounts for about 90% of the annual coal production in India.

Answer. Answer: The Damodar valley is the richest coal region in India.