The Ministry of Coal on June 18 conducted its third roadshow in Mumbai to promote surface coal and lignite gasification projects, bringing together industry leaders, investors, technology providers and policymakers as the government seeks to accelerate cleaner coal-based industrial development.
The event formed part of the Centre’s broader efforts to advance the National Coal Gasification Mission and encourage investment in technologies that convert coal into value-added products such as synthetic natural gas, methanol, fertilizers and chemicals.
Union Minister for Coal and Mines G. Kishan Reddy said coal gasification is central to India’s plans for energy security, import substitution and industrial growth. He noted that India possesses coal reserves exceeding 400 billion tonnes and highlighted the government’s target of gasifying 100 million tonnes of coal by 2030. According to the minister, the initiative is expected to reduce imports, strengthen domestic manufacturing and generate employment opportunities.
Reddy said the government has approved financial support under a dedicated scheme to accelerate project implementation and has invited industry stakeholders to participate in shaping the sector’s growth. He also pointed to India’s growing coal production and its role in supporting long-term energy requirements.
Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis, who attended the event as chief guest, said Mumbai was an appropriate venue for discussions on coal gasification given the state’s industrial significance. He described the technology as a means to enhance value creation from domestic coal resources while supporting manufacturing and economic activity.
Minister of State for Coal and Mines Satish Chandra Dubey said coal gasification offers opportunities to unlock greater economic value from India’s coal reserves. He stressed the need for cooperation between industry and government to build commercially viable projects and create a robust domestic ecosystem around the technology.
Senior officials from the Ministry of Coal outlined details of the government’s incentive scheme, bidding process and project implementation framework. Representatives from technology providers, financial institutions and industry groups also participated in discussions on financing, innovation and regulatory support.
The Mumbai event follows earlier roadshows conducted by the ministry as it seeks to attract investment and expand industry participation in coal gasification projects across the country.
Source: This article is published by an official press release issued by the Press Release Bureau, the Ministry of Coal, Government of India
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