India, Nov. 11 -- The Ministry of Coal has concluded the second round of the Rs. 37,500 crore Scheme for Promotion of Surface Coal/Lignite Gasification Projects, receiving two applications from NTPC Limited for the production of urea, methanol and dimethyl ether (DME).
The applications include one proposal for urea production and another for methanol and DME, highlighting the potential of coal gasification in supporting domestic manufacturing of critical industrial products.
The Union Cabinet approved the scheme on May 13, 2026, with a total financial outlay of Rs. 37,500 crore to accelerate the development of surface coal and lignite gasification projects in the country.
Meanwhile, the Ministry has launched the third round of the scheme...