Bhoomi pujan of two coal gasification projects in Chandrapur, Maharashtra
Coal and Mines Minister G. Kishan Reddy and Maharashtra CM Devendra Fadnavis performed the bhoomi pujan of two coal gasification projects in Chandrapur on 14 March 2026, with investment of over ₹10,000 crore.
Summary
Union Coal and Mines Minister G. Kishan Reddy and Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis performed the bhoomi pujan of two coal gasification projects in Chandrapur, Maharashtra, on 14 March 2026. The projects are among seven selected for financial incentives under a Government of India scheme, and four of the seven sanctioned projects are in Maharashtra. Greta Energy is building a 0.4 MTPA integrated steel plant based on gasification technology, with a 1,490-TPD carbon capture and utilisation system, while New Era Cleantech Solutions is setting up an integrated coal gasification and clean fuels project. Together they involve investment of over ₹10,000 crore, are expected to process over 2.5 million tonnes of coal a year and create more than 2,000 direct jobs. Reddy also reviewed closure work at WCL's Murpar mine, closed in 2022 after its area was declared part of the eco-sensitive zone of Tadoba-Andhari Tiger Reserve.
Key facts
- Date / place
- 14 March 2026, Chandrapur, Maharashtra
- Projects
- Greta Energy (0.4 MTPA gasification-based steel + 1,490 TPD CCUS); New Era Cleantech (coal-to-chemicals and clean fuels)
- Investment
- Over ₹10,000 crore
- Coal use
- Over 2.5 million tonnes a year
- Jobs
- 2,000+ direct
- Maharashtra share
- 4 of 7 sanctioned coal gasification projects
- Murpar mine
- WCL, closed 2022 (Tadoba-Andhari eco-sensitive zone)
Practice MCQs 2 questions
How many of the seven coal gasification projects sanctioned for financial incentives under the Centre's scheme are in Maharashtra, as per the Coal Minister on 14 March 2026?
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Correct answer: C — Four
G. Kishan Reddy said four of the seven sanctioned coal gasification projects are coming up in Maharashtra.
In which district of Maharashtra was the bhoomi pujan of two coal gasification projects held on 14 March 2026?
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Correct answer: D — Chandrapur
The bhoomi pujan of the Greta Energy and New Era Cleantech projects was held in Chandrapur.