alleryStart learning →In which year was the New Coal Distribution Policy (NCDP) introduced?
AOctober 2007
BNovember 1975
CFebruary 2016
DAugust 2014
Answer & Solution
Correct answer: A. October 2007
The New Coal Distribution Policy was introduced in October 2007. It replaced the linkage system with Fuel Supply Agreements (FSA).
Earlier consumers were classified as Core / Non-Core, but NCDP dispensed with this and treats each sector on merit. (
Source: AR 2024-25 Ch 10 section 9.)
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