Promotion of coal gasification and clean coal technologies

The National Coal Gasification Mission aims for 100 MT of coal gasification capacity by 2030. Currently about 22.6 MTPA is operational or under implementation, including Jindal Steel Limited (~8 MTPA operational) and Talcher Fertilisers Limited (~2.6 MTPA under implementation). The Government approved a ₹37,500 crore scheme on 13 May 2026 for surface coal/lignite gasification, expected to use ~75 MTPA of coal, and an earlier ₹8,500 crore scheme (approved 24 Jan 2024) supporting eight projects with 15 % capex incentive and up to 20 % plant‑machinery cost support. Additional policy measures include a 50 % revenue‑share rebate, extended 30‑year coal linkage, and reduced floor price for underground gasification. A BRICS side event on clean coal technologies was held on 24 June 2026. The initiatives are projected to generate about ₹1.5 lakh crore of annual import substitution.