Coal's Critical Conundrum: A Ticking Time Bomb for India's Energy Security India's coal stock crisis is a stark reminder that the country's energy infrastructure remains woefully unprepared to meet growing demands.
The latest data from the Central Electricity Authority shows that 50 thermal power plants, accounting for nearly a quarter of the country's total capacity, have coal stocks critically low – equivalent to just nine days' worth at full capacity.
The root cause of this crisis lies in the mismatch between supply and demand. Disruptions in coal supplies due to monsoon led weather conditions have left power plants scrambling to meet their requirements.