Korba, April 4 -- Coal India Limited (CIL) Chairman and MD B Sairam on Saturday assured that the company is fully prepared to meet energy demands and bridge supply gaps for power plants amidst the ongoing West Asia crisis.

Speaking to ANI, Sairam said that while gas-based power generation is impacted, CIL holds sufficient coal stocks to support the power sector and industries like steel, confirming no disruptions in production.

"The recent crisis has mainly affected gas-based power plants, creating challenges in electricity generation. If gas output falls, coal must step in to fill the gap, and as the largest producer, Coal India carries the biggest responsibility. As its chairman, I can confidently say our team is fully prepared, with ...