New Delhi, July 21 -- The Ministry of Coal conducted a pre-application conference for the Rs 37,500 crore Scheme for Promotion of Surface Coal/Lignite Gasification Projects, witnessing participation from public sector enterprises, private companies, technology providers and prospective applicants.

The conference, chaired by Additional Secretary, Ministry of Coal, Sanoj Kumar Jha, provided clarifications on the scheme guidelines and Request for Proposal, including eligibility criteria, evaluation methodology, financial incentives and the application process.

Approved by the Union Cabinet on May 13, 2026, the scheme aims to promote surface coal and lignite gasification and support the production of synthetic natural gas, ammonia, methanol...