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Coal India arm South Eastern Coalfields Ltd (SECL) on Monday said coal supply to the power sector jumped 8.2 per cent to 12.49 million tonnes (MT) during April. Coal despatch by SECL stood at 11.54 MT in April last year. The increase underscores SECL's sustained emphasis on prioritising coal supply to the power sector, aligning with directives from the coal ministry. This growth reflects the miniratna company's ongoing efforts to bolster fuel availability amid rising power demand, ensuring steady operations for thermal plants. SECL, a leading coal producer with major operations in the Korba coalfields of Chhattisgarh and across parts of Central India, has been ramping up production and logistics to meet national energy needs. According to the company's CMD Harish Duhan, SECL remains committed to sustaining this momentum and ensuring reliable coal availability to meet the country's power demand. The company said that SECL has made a strong start to 2026-?27, with coal production a
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