Amid the energy crisis, the Cabinet has approved a ₹37,500 crore coal gasification scheme, which will produce gas, chemicals and fuel from coal.
Coal Gasification: Currently, India's coal gasification capacity is approximately 12 MTPA, but the government plans to increase this capacity several times over the next few years. It is estimated that this sector could attract investments exceeding ₹4 lakh crore. Coal Gasification: Amid concerns over energy supply, the central government has approved a major scheme worth around ₹37,500 crore to promote coal gasification.The government aims to develop 100 million tonnes (MT) coal gasification capacity in the country by 2030.The main objective behind this is to reduce dependence on import of oil and natural gas, make better use of domestic resources and make India more self-reliant in terms of energy security. Currently, India's coal gasification capacity is approximately 12 MTPA, but the government plans to increase this capacity several-fold in the coming years. It is estimated that this sector could attract investments exceeding ₹4 lakh crore. After all, what is Coal Gasific...