Coal Ministry holds roadshow on coal and lignite gasification projects in Hyderabad
On 11 June 2026 in Hyderabad, the Ministry of Coal held a roadshow on coal and lignite gasification projects, with Union Minister G. Kishan Reddy delivering the keynote.
Summary
The Ministry of Coal held a roadshow on coal and lignite gasification projects in Hyderabad on 11 June 2026, with Union Coal and Mines Minister G. Kishan Reddy giving the keynote address. He said India has nearly 400 billion tonnes of coal reserves, the fifth largest in the world, is the world's second-largest producer and consumer of coal, and depends on coal for nearly 70% of its electricity generation. The roadshow presented the eligibility criteria, bidding method, incentive structure, coal linkage provisions and milestones of the scheme for surface coal and lignite gasification projects, and invited industry feedback on the final framework.
Key facts
- Date and place
- 11 June 2026, Hyderabad
- Keynote
- G. Kishan Reddy, Minister of Coal and Mines
- Coal reserves
- ~400 billion tonnes, fifth largest in the world
- Global position
- Second-largest producer and consumer of coal
- Power share
- ~70% of electricity generation from coal
Practice MCQs 2 questions
Where did the Ministry of Coal hold a roadshow on coal and lignite gasification projects on 11 June 2026?
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Correct answer: C — Hyderabad
The roadshow on coal and lignite gasification projects was held in Hyderabad.
Consider the following statements made by the Coal Minister at the June 2026 gasification roadshow: 1. India has nearly 400 billion tonnes of coal reserves, the fifth largest in the world. 2. India is the world's second-largest producer and consumer of coal. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
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Correct answer: A — Both 1 and 2
G. Kishan Reddy made both points in his keynote at the Hyderabad roadshow.