Question : BLENDING OF FUEL



(a) whether the Government proposes to allow upcoming domestic plants to obtain fuel from alternative sources in case of any shortage in assured supply of coal from Coal India Limited; and

(b) if so, the details thereof?

Answer given by the minister


THE MINISTER OF STATE (INDEPENDENT CHARGE) OF THE MINISTRY OF POWER ( SHRI JYOTIRADITYA M. SCINDIA )

(a) & (b) : As per New Coal distribution Policy (NCDP) of Ministry of Coal, in order to meet the domestic requirement of coal, Coal India Limited (CIL) may have to import coal as may be required from time to time. However, developers may also obtain fuel from alternative sources in case of any shortage of assured supply of coal from CIL.