Ministry of Coal

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Last mentioned: Mar 23, 2026

Timeline

  1. Target Deadline

    Deadline to reach the 100 MT coal gasification capacity milestone.

  2. Security Reaffirmation

    Minister G Kishan Reddy identifies gasification as the key to national energy security.

  3. Incentive Scheme Approval

    Union Cabinet approves ₹8,500 crore for coal gasification projects.

  4. National Mission Launch

    India announces the National Coal Gasification Mission to diversify coal usage.

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India Accelerates Coal Gasification Strategy for Energy Independence

Union Minister G Kishan Reddy has reaffirmed coal gasification as a cornerstone of India's energy security strategy, aiming to leverage domestic reserves to reduce import dependency. The initiative aligns with a ₹8,500 crore incentive scheme to gasify 100 million tonnes of coal by 2030.

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