New Delhi, Sept. 28 -- Coal and Mines Minister G Kishan Reddy on Monday said there is no shortage of coal in the country despite higher thermal power demand, monsoon-related disruptions in mining operations and lower hydropower generation.
"There is no shortage of coal. We are supplying by rakes and road," Reddy said while responding to questions about reports of an alleged coal shortage at power plants.
The union Coal and Mines minister was speaking on the sidelines of the Assocham-organised Angul Aluminium Roadshow here.
"Thermal power demand had increased by around 12-15 per cent as hydropower generation declined, while monsoon conditions had also affected coal mining operations. The temporary disruptions should not be construed as a ...