“India to Stop Adding Coal Power After 2035. What Does It Mean?”, Open the magzine, december 10, 2025
“India’s coal power story is set for a dramatic rewrite. The nation, long reliant on coal-fired power generation for fuelling its vast and growing energy needs, will stop adding any more coal power capacity beyond 2035. This decision marks a significant pivot for a country that currently depends heavily on coal for electricity but is also rapidly embracing renewables to meet its future energy requirements. Locally, cleaner air quality, decreased health risks from pollution, and reduced water usage for coal plants will improve quality of life for millions. Economically, investments in renewable technologies could spur job creation, innovation, and new industries.
India’s decision also has global implications since the country is the third-largest emitter of greenhouse gases. Reducing reliance on coal supports global climate goals and sets a precedent for other developing economies balancing growth with sustainability. Here’s what you need to know about India’s coal plan.
What’s changing with India’s coal power?
Coal has been the backbone of India’s electricity for decades, meeting over 70% of the country’s power usage trends. With India’s coal power capacity hovering around 307 gigawatts (GW) today, the nation remains one of the world’s largest consumers of coal-fired power generation. The scale is quite vast, supporting industries, cities, and millions of households. Yet, recent official statements and policy directions show India will halt the expansion of this coal infrastructure after 2035. According to senior officials from India’s power ministry, this does not mean an immediate shutdown of all coal plants but rather no plans for fresh coal capacity additions that go beyond this timeline…..”
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