India is ready to enter the coal gasification era: Union Minister of Coal and Mines G. Kishan Reddy

Hon’ble Union Minister of Coal and Mines Shri G. Kishan Reddy, in his keynote address at the Roadshow on Coal/Lignite Gasification Projects in Hyderabad, said that India is ready to enter the coal gasification era. Highlighting India’s vast coal reserves and strong policy support, he stated that coal gasification will help reduce dependence on imports of methanol, ammonia, fertilizer feedstocks and other critical industrial chemicals, save valuable foreign exchange, strengthen energy security and drive Atmanirbhar Bharat.

The Minister emphasized that ease of doing business, good governance and continuous policy reforms remain key priorities of the Government. He noted that the Draft RFP has been placed in the public domain and underscored the importance of stakeholder suggestions in refining the framework. Reaffirming the Government’s unwavering commitment to transparency and accountability, he said that the ₹37,500 crore scheme will provide fresh momentum to large-scale gasification projects and position India as one of the most promising destinations for coal gasification investments.

During the Roadshow on Surface Coal/Lignite Gasification Projects in Hyderabad, industry stakeholders actively participated in an engaging Q&A session, raising queries and sharing suggestions on the Scheme and the Draft RFP. The interactive discussion provided valuable insights from industry representatives and technology providers.