New Delhi, March 19 -- At a time when the ongoing energy uncertainties in West Asia are raising concerns over global fuel supplies, coal continues to play a pivotal role in safeguarding India's energy security, ensuring uninterrupted power for key industries and economic activity.

According to a Ministry of Coal official statement released on Thursday, coal remains central to providing reliable baseload power, particularly for core sectors such as steel and cement, which are critical drivers of the country's economic growth.

The government highlighted that domestic coal production is being maintained in line with rising demand, alongside efforts to build sufficient stockpiles at mine-heads to ensure steady supply to consumers. This is b...