Total coal stocks with the thermal power stations came down to 9.6 million tonnes on March 3, 2003 from 11 million tonnes on October 1, 2002.

Choose your answer: based on the paragraph above can we conclude that "The 1st date mentioned in this passage is over 16 years ago"?

Pick from: I. Yes. II. It's impossible to say. III. No.
I think the answer is
I.