MINISTER OF STATE IN THE MINISTRY OF COAL ( SHRI PRATIK PRAKASHBAPU PATIL )
(a): Projected demand of coal, target of production and import during 12th Five Year Plan is as under:-
(in million tones)
Year Total Estimated Estimated Demand for Target of Production Gap between Production Demand of Coal (BE) Power Utilities (BE) (BE) & supply
2012-13 772.84 512.00 578.10 194.74
2016-17 980.50 682.08 795.00 185.50
The gap between domestic production and demand is proposed to be met through import.
(b): The expenditure on account of proposed imports cannot be quantified unless actual imports take place since the
value of coal to be imported depends on quality and fluctuation in prices in the International Market from time to
time.
(c)&(d): The port capacities need to be strengthened for handling rising imports and the same has been highlighted in
the Working Group report of XII Plan on Coal & Lignite.
