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Coal Ministry rejects ‘No Takers’ claim, says TFL, NTPC apply for gasification scheme

September 5, 2026 admin

For illustration | Photo Credit: The Hindu The Ministry of Coal on Saturday rejected reports that the Centre’s coal gasification incentive scheme had failed to attract applicants, saying Talcher Fertilisers Ltd (TFL) and NTPC Ltd have already submitted their applications ahead of the September 7 deadline. “Based on discussions with stakeholders, the Ministry has been…

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Why is India pushing for coal gasification? | Explained

May 31, 2026 admin

The story so far: In a roadshow promoting surface coal gasification, Union Coal and Mines Minister G. Kishan Reddy said the technology, which can also yield a range of downstream products, has the potential to substitute imports worth up to ₹3 lakh crore. To encourage coal gasification, the Union Cabinet approved a ₹37,500-crore incentive package….

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Coal gasification can help substitute imports of up to ₹3 lakh crore, says Union Coal Minister G. Kishan Reddy

May 28, 2026 admin

Union Coal Minister G. Kishan Reddy addresses the Roadshow on Promotion of Surface Coal/Lignite Gasification Projects in New Delhi on | Photo Credit: X/kishanreddybjp Coal gasification can help substitute imports of up to ₹3 lakh crore, stated Union Coal Minister G. Kishan Reddy, adding, the sustainable mining method also extends to ensuring self-reliance for India’s…

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Amidst fertiliser shortages, coal gasification as a mitigating factor still a distant reality

April 25, 2026 admin

Amidst concerns over the domestic availability of fertilisers and urea due to the conflict in West Asia, industry players have argued that coal gasification is one avenue through which domestic supplies could have been secured. (Representational image) | Photo Credit: Getty Images/iStockphoto Amidst pressure on supplies of urea and fertilisers due to the escalating tensions…

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