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Government Launches Mega ₹37,500 Crore Initiative to Promote Surface Coal and Lignite Gasification

Newsmantra — Thu, 09 Jul 2026 06:20:40 +0000

The Ministry of Coal has officially invited applications under its mega Scheme for Promotion of Surface Coal/Lignite Gasification Projects, which was approved by the Government on 13 May 2026 with a substantial financial outlay of ₹37,500 crore. This major initiative is designed to accelerate the development of surface gasification projects across the country, focusing on enhancing value addition in the domestic coal sector, reducing reliance on costly imports, and strengthening India’s self-reliance in the energy and chemical domains. Following the approval, the formal Scheme Guidelines were released on 25 June 2026, and the Request for Proposal (RFP) was published on 7 July 2026, setting the stage for eligible entities to submit their bids.

To ensure active stakeholder participation and to offer comprehensive clarity on the scheme provisions and bidding requirements, the Ministry will host a Pre-Application Conference on 20 July 2026. Prospective applicants and industry stakeholders are encouraged to attend this session and raise queries for official clarification. The final deadline for the submission of applications has been set for 7 September 2026. Comprehensive documentation, including the detailed application timeline, guidelines, and the RFP, is currently accessible on the Ministry of Coal’s official website for interested public and private entities to review.

NTPC Mining Crosses 200 Million Tonnes of Cumulative Coal Production

Newsmantra — Tue, 30 Jun 2026 10:02:13 +0000

RANCHI. NTPC Mining Limited has achieved a major milestone by surpassing 200 million metric tonnes of cumulative coal production, underscoring its growing contribution to India’s energy security. The achievement comes nearly a decade after the company commenced coal production from the Pakri Barwadih coal mine in 2017. NTPC Mining attributed the milestone to operational excellence, continuous innovation and a strong focus on safety across its mining operations. The company said the achievement reinforces its commitment to supporting the country’s energy requirements and advancing the vision of an Atmanirbhar Bharat through enhanced domestic coal production.

Coal Sector has Crossed the One Billion Tonne Milestone for the Financial Year 2024-25

Newsmantra — Wed, 02 Apr 2025 07:09:21 +0000

The cumulative coal production in FY 2024-25 has now crossed the One Billion Tonne (BT) mark, reaching 1047.57 (Provisional), compared to 997.83 MT in FY 2023-24, recording a substantial growth of 4.99%. Commercial & Captive, and other entities have also recorded a stupendous coal production of 197.50 MT (Provisional), reflecting a growth of 28.11% over the same period last year recorded at154.16 MT.

Similarly, coal dispatch has also demonstrated remarkable progress, The cumulative coal dispatch in FY 2024-25 has also exceeded the One BT milestone, reaching 1024.99MT (Provisional), as compared to 973.01 MT in FY 2023-24, reflecting a significant increase of 5.34%. Dispatch from Commercial, Captive, and other entities also witnessed a significant rise, reaching 196.83MT (provisional), with a growth of 31.39% compared to the corresponding period of previous year which was recorded at 149.81 MT.

This milestone highlights India’s progress in ramping up domestic coal production while ensuring efficient distribution to meet growing energy demands. The Ministry of Coal remains committed to fostering self-reliance, reducing import dependency, and driving sustainable mining practices to bolster the nation’s energy security and economic resilience.