'In spite of adverse environmental impact, coal mining is still inevitable for development.' Discuss.
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Nearly 40% of coal power plants are critically low on fuel · 22 September 2026 · Covers one part · use it in the example
Shows how dependent India's power supply remains on coal, supporting the 'inevitable for now' side of the argument.
- The CEA monitors 190 coal-based power plants; 74 had critically low stocks on 19 September as peak demand stayed near 270.70 GW.
- Lower reservoir levels cut hydropower and battery storage is too limited to shift solar power to evenings, so coal fills the gap.
- Argue that energy security needs reliable coal supply in the short term and a faster clean transition in the long term.