Why India’s Western Coalfields Are Renowned
- Vast Reserves: Maharashtra, Madhya Pradesh, Chhattisgarh, Rajasthan hold massive coal deposits.
- High Calorific Value: Superior energy output per tonne.
- Opencast Mining: Efficient large‑scale extraction.
- Proximity to Industry: Near major power plants and industrial hubs, lowering transport costs.
- Power Generation Backbone: Supplies a large share of India’s thermal electricity.
- Infrastructure Development: Roads, railways built for coal transport.
- Employment: Direct and indirect jobs for thousands.
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