People, Development and Environment
9.23
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India imports coking coal (high-quality coal, high car-
bon content, few impurities) that is required by the
steel industry.
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India also imports high-grade thermal coal which has
a higher calorific value and is more efficient for power
generation.
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The other factors are demand supply gaps, cost effec-
tiveness and logistics.
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India’s main coal deposits are in the Gondwana
region, specifically the Damodar Valley.
Burning too much coal leads to air pollution, health
problems, and climate change. Despite being a crucial
energy source in countries like China, India, the USA,
Australia, ...
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