<h1>India Plans to Bridge 185.50 Million Tonnes Coal Demand-Supply Gap by 2016-17 with Increased Production and Imports.</h1> The Ministry of Coal in India outlined plans to address the projected coal demand-supply gap of 185.50 million tonnes by 2016-17, as per the XII Five Year Plan. With domestic production estimated at 795 million tonnes, efforts include boosting production through new public sector projects and captive blocks, alongside coal imports. Over the past three years, India imported approximately 245.026 million tonnes of coal, costing around Rs. 15,95,672 million, while exporting 6.356 million tonnes. These figures were shared by a government official in a written reply to the Lok Sabha.