Lignite to the Rescue: GMDC Fuels Surat's Textile Dreams This Monsoon!

Unknown Apr 02, 2026 1 Views

The Gujarat Mineral Development Corporation (GMDC) in a bold decision to serve Surat's textile industry declared to boost production of lignite in the next monsoon. This is for providing a guaranteed fuel supply for the around 400 textile units based in the city, which experience shortages generally in the months of rain.

GMDC will provide pre-mined lignite in June, July, and August to keep prices stable and avoid seasonal increases.
The cost of lignite can reach as high as Rs 12,000 from Rs 8,000 per metric tonne during the monsoon season; GMDC's measures are likely to curb this.
3.21 lakh tonnes of lignite has been mined at the Tadkeshwar mine before the season.
Efforts have been enhanced on transportation routes to speed up delivery and decrease waiting time for trucks.

This initiative is expected to support Surat's textile processing units substantially.

Source: Textile Insights

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