India's Coal Gasification Mission Begins, Aims for 100 Million Tons by 2030
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India Launches Coal Gasification Mission: 100 Million Tonnes Target by 2030, Rs 8,500 Cr Boost
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News18•14-03-2026, 06:15
India Launches Coal Gasification Mission: 100 Million Tonnes Target by 2030, Rs 8,500 Cr Boost
•Central government launches Coal Gasification Mission today in Chandrapur, Maharashtra, targeting 100 million tonnes of coal gasification by 2030.
•The mission aims to convert coal into synthetic gas (syngas) for methanol, hydrogen, and fertilizers, reducing air pollutants by 30-40%.
•Union Ministry of Coal offers Rs. 8,500 crore incentives for public and private sector projects, expecting 20 million tonnes capacity by 2026.
•This initiative will significantly reduce India's 80% oil import dependency, saving Rs. 50,000 crores and boosting the economy.
•Two integrated plants in Chandrapur will produce DRI, ammonium nitrate, and hydrogen, creating over 50,000 jobs and benefiting states like Telangana and Andhra Pradesh.
