Pre-application conference held for ₹37,500-crore coal/lignite gasification scheme
The Ministry of Coal held the pre-application conference for the ₹37,500-crore Scheme for Promotion of Surface Coal/Lignite Gasification Projects on 20 July 2026.
Summary
The Scheme for Promotion of Surface Coal/Lignite Gasification Projects, worth ₹37,500 crore and approved by the Union Cabinet on 13 May 2026, had its pre-application conference on 20 July 2026, chaired by Ministry of Coal Additional Secretary Sanoj Kumar Jha. The coal gasification scheme supports production of synthetic natural gas, ammonia, methanol, DRI, synthetic fuels and chemicals. The coal gasification scheme is expected to catalyse investment of about ₹2.5â3 lakh crore, use nearly 75 million tonnes of coal a year and create about 50,000 jobs.
Key facts
- Event
- Pre-application conference, 20 July 2026
- Scheme outlay
- ₹37,500 crore
- Cabinet approval
- 13 May 2026
- Chaired by
- Sanoj Kumar Jha, Additional Secretary, Ministry of Coal
- Expected investment
- ₹2.5â3 lakh crore
- Coal use
- ~75 million tonnes a year
- Jobs
- ~50,000
Practice MCQs 2 questions
What is the outlay of the Scheme for Promotion of Surface Coal/Lignite Gasification Projects approved in 2026?
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Correct answer: B â ₹37,500 crore
The scheme is worth ₹37,500 crore and was approved by the Union Cabinet on 13 May 2026.
How many jobs is the ₹37,500-crore coal/lignite gasification scheme expected to generate?
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Correct answer: A â About 50,000
The scheme is expected to generate about 50,000 employment opportunities and use nearly 75 million tonnes of coal a year.