The domestic raw coking coal production in the country is projected to reach 140 million tonnes by 2030. Coking Coal, vital for steel production, has experienced increased availability, which is crucial for maintaining the momentum of industrial growth driven by steel production. The collaborative efforts between the  Steel and Coal Ministries have yielded positive outcomes to enhance domestic coking coal availability and minimize import reliance.

The Coal Ministry launched Mission Coking Coal to address the growing domestic demand for coking coal as projected in the National Steel Policy 2017. The mission envisions significantly reducing coking coal imports through a transformative measure under the Aatmnirbhar Bharat initiative. These measures encompass exploration, enhanced production, technological adoption, private sector involvement in coking coal blocks, the establishment of new washeries, increased research and development activities, and quality enhancement.