# India Coal Power Surges to Half by 2035-36

> India will supply half its electricity from coal by 2035-36 as demand soars.
- Title: India Coal Power Surges to Half by 2035-36 | Shortify
- Summary: India will supply half its electricity from coal by 2035-36 as demand soars. India expects coal to generate 50% of its electricity by 2035-36 due to rising…
- Keywords: india, coal power, electricity demand, thermal generation, renewable energy, energy security, Coal, Power, Surges, Half, 2035-36, The Economic Times
- Source: The Economic Times — https://economictimes.indiatimes.com/industry/energy/power/coal-to-supply-half-of-indias-power-through-2035-36-as-demand-surges/articleshow/134465933.cms
- Author: Reuters
- Published: 2026-09-24T15:38:00+00:00
- Read time: 1 min
- Topics: india, coal power, electricity demand, thermal generation, renewable energy, energy security
## India's Power Plan
India expects coal to supply about half its electricity through 2035-36 as surging power demand forces the country to rely on thermal generation alongside rapid renewable energy expansion.
## Power Ministry View
Aadhar Raj, joint secretary in India's Ministry of Power, stated thermal generation is here to stay for a long time at an industry event by the Federation of Indian Chambers of Commerce and Industry.
## Coal Capacity Growth
India currently has 224 gigawatts of coal-fired capacity and plans to raise it to 315 GW by 2035-36, with 50 GW under construction including 31 GW awarded over the past two years.
## Coal Gasification Plan
India is exploring coal gasification to produce hydrocarbons that could replace imports, according to Power Ministry officials.
## Energy Security Focus
India prioritizes ensuring adequate electricity supplies before making power affordable, sustainable and reliable, with energy security as a national security issue.
## Future Power Mix
Coal will still account for about half of India's electricity generation in 2035-36 as the country expands thermal generation while adding cleaner power sources.
## Key takeaway

India expects coal to generate 50% of its electricity by 2035-36 due to rising power demand.