In FY24, coal imports for blending stood at approximately 22.20 million tonnes, down from 30.80 million tonnes in FY 2022-23. The government is striving to eliminate coal imports entirely by 2026.

After traversing a 130-kilometer overland transmission line in India, the undersea cable will emerge at Thiruketheeswaram in Mannar, northeast Sri Lanka, via a submarine cable. This ambitious initiative is poised to enhance energy security in Sri Lanka, a crucial aspect highlighted by Jayawardena.