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Kishan Reddy addresses 6th India Steel in Mumbai; coal gasification target of 100 MT by 2030

Union Coal and Mines Minister G. Kishan Reddy addressed the 6th edition of India Steel, an international exhibition-cum-conference, in Mumbai on 26 April 2025, citing a coal gasification target of 100 MT by 2030.

Summary

Union Minister of Coal and Mines G. Kishan Reddy addressed the 6th edition of India Steel, a biennial international exhibition-cum-conference on the steel sector, in Mumbai on 26 April 2025. He said steel is the backbone of India's economy and that coal gasification is being promoted as an alternative, with a target of 100 million tonnes by 2030, and urged industry partners to take part actively in the auction of coking coal blocks.

Key facts

Event
India Steel, 6th edition (biennial), Mumbai, 26 April 2025
Speaker
G. Kishan Reddy, Union Minister of Coal and Mines
Coal gasification target
100 MT by 2030
Appeal
Participate in coking coal block auctions

Practice MCQs 2 questions

Q1

What coal gasification target by 2030 was cited by Union Minister G. Kishan Reddy at India Steel 2025 in Mumbai?

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Correct answer: A — 100 million tonnes

He said coal gasification is being promoted with a target of 100 MT by 2030.

Q2

Which edition of India Steel, the biennial international exhibition-cum-conference, was held in Mumbai on 26 April 2025?

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Correct answer: B — 6th

Union Minister G. Kishan Reddy addressed the 6th edition of India Steel in Mumbai.

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