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Coal miners are accelerating supplies to thermal power plants as station inventories decline.
State-run producers loaded 444 railway rakes on Sunday, according to the coal ministry.
The ministry said the increase reflects coordinated efforts by Coal India Limited and other operators.
Officials linked the shortage to elevated power deficits, high electricity demand, and monsoon-related disruptions.
Why it mattersIndia is moving more coal by rail to prevent power plants from running short, which could affect electricity supply if stockpiles keep falling.
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Coal India said pithead stocks remain adequate at 76 million tons.