May 13, 2026 4:54 PM
Cabinet approves Rs 37,500 crore coal gasification scheme to cut import dependence
The Union Cabinet, chaired by Prime Minister Narendra Modi, on Wednesday approved a Rs 37,500 crore scheme to promote surface coal and lignite gasification projects, aiming to accelerate India’s coal gasification programme and strengthen the country’s energy security. The scheme is expected to support the national target of gasifying 100 million tonnes of coal by 2030 while reducing dependence on imports of key products such as liquefied natural gas (LNG), urea, ammonia and methanol. The g...