Ministry of Coal Holds Hyderabad Roadshow on Coal Gasification Scheme
The Ministry of Coal successfully concluded a major roadshow on Coal and Lignite Gasification Projects in Hyderabad on June 11, 2026, bringing together industry leaders, technology providers, investors, financial institutions, coal companies, and government representatives. The event served as a platform to showcase the Government of India's vision for accelerating coal gasification and promoting cleaner, value-added utilization of the country's abundant coal resources.
Union Minister of Coal and Mines Shri G. Kishan Reddy highlighted India's strategic position with nearly 400 billion tonnes of coal reserves (fifth largest globally) and noted that despite this abundance, India remains heavily dependent on imports of methanol, ammonia, fertilizer feedstocks, and critical industrial chemicals, resulting in substantial foreign exchange outflow. He emphasized that coal gasification offers a strategic pathway to convert domestic coal into value-added products, strengthen energy security, and reduce import dependence.
The Minister announced that the Union Cabinet has approved a combined ₹46,000 crore Scheme for Promotion of Surface Coal/Lignite Gasification Projects, which he described as a transformational step in India's energy and industrial journey. The draft Request for Proposal (RFP) has been placed in the public domain for comments and suggestions, with stakeholders invited to contribute inputs for strengthening the framework.
Minister of State Shri Satish Chandra Dubey highlighted the ₹37,500 crore Scheme for Promotion of Surface Coal and Lignite Gasification Projects as reflecting the government's commitment to harnessing India's coal resources efficiently. He noted that the initiative will attract substantial investments, encourage advanced technology adoption, generate large-scale employment, and catalyze industrial growth while advancing the vision of Atmanirbhar Bharat and Viksit Bharat by 2047.
Coal Secretary Shri Vikram Dev Dutt emphasized that coal gasification offers a pathway to produce fuels, fertilizers, chemicals, and industrial inputs from domestic resources that are currently imported at significant cost. He highlighted that recent developments in West Asia have reinforced the need to build resilient domestic supply chains and reduce import dependence.
The roadshow featured a detailed presentation on the Draft RFP covering eligibility criteria, bidding methodology, incentive structure, coal linkage provisions, project milestones, evaluation parameters, and participation timelines. BHEL and CIMFR showcased indigenous coal gasification technologies, while Maharashtra, Chhattisgarh, and Telangana presented state-specific policy incentives and investment opportunities.
An interactive session addressed stakeholder queries on project financing, technology partnerships, coal availability, regulatory approvals, environmental clearances, infrastructure requirements, and downstream opportunities. Senior ministry officials provided detailed responses to these queries, reflecting strong interest from industry, investors, and financial institutions in the emerging coal gasification sector.
The government reaffirmed its commitment to transparency, ease of doing business, and creating a supportive ecosystem for investors and technology providers. The initiative is expected to unlock opportunities for investment, employment generation, import substitution, and value-added utilization of domestic coal resources, thereby enhancing India's energy security and industrial development.