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Union Minister Shri G. Kishan Reddy Calls for Accelerated Coal Sector Reforms, Coal Gasification and Technology-Driven Mining to Strengthen India's Energy Security
Round 2 of ₹37,500 Crore Scheme for Promotion of Surface Coal/Lignite Gasification Projects Concludes with Two Applications from NTPC Limited; Round 3 Opens Today

Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi

Scheme for Promotion of Surface Coal/Lignite Gasification Projects that has been cleared by the Cabinet will further energy, security, boost investement and created job opportunities for the youth.

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The Ministry of Coal has the overall responsibility of determining policies and strategies in respect of exploration and development of coal and lignite reserves, sanctioning of important projects of high value and for deciding all related issues. Under the administrative control of the Ministry, these key functions are exercised through the Public Sector Undertakings, namely, Coal India Ltd. and its subsidiaries and Neyveli Lignite corporation India Limited (NLCIL). Other than Coal India Ltd. and Neyveli Lignite Corporation India Ltd., the Ministry of Coal also has a joint venture with Government of Telangana called Singareni Collieries Company Limited. Government of Telangana holds 51% equity and Government of India holds 49 % equity.

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Schedule for Round-3 Application Process - Scheme for Promotion of Surface Coal/Lignite Gasification Projects (₹ 37,500 Crore) -Reg98.07 KB (12/11/2026)
Scheme for Promotion of Surface Coal/Lignite Gasification Projects1.33 MB (12/11/2026)
Opening of Round 2 for Submission of Applications under the ₹37,500 Crore Financial Incentive Scheme for Promotion of Surface Coal/Lignite Gasification Projects – reg.105.32 KB (09/11/2026)
National Lignite Index with Base Year 2021-22 for the month of September 20261.79 MB (05/11/2026)
Methodology for Auction of Coal Mines/Blocks for sale of coal under the Coal Mines (Special Provisions) Act, 2015 and the Mines and Minerals (Development and Regulation) Act, 19576.94 MB (30/10/2026)
Minutes of the meeting of the Standing Linkage Committee (Long-Term) for Power Sector- SLC(LT) No. 04/20267.16 MB (28/10/2026)
Stakeholder Consultation on the draft Colliery Control (Amendment) Rules, 2026730.79 KB (16/10/2026)
National Lignite Index with Base Year 2021-22 for the month of August 20261.78 MB (16/10/2026)
Notice inviting suggestions from the Stakeholders under rule_8_1 of Coal Exchange Rules 2026- ICEL5.23 MB (15/10/2026)
Notice inviting suggestions from the Stakeholders under rule_8_1 of Coal Exchange Rules 2026- MCXCEIL6.37 MB (15/10/2026)
Financial Incentive Scheme for Coal/Lignite Gasification (₹8,500 crore) Round III – Categories II and III182.53 KB (13/10/2026)
Notice for submission of Claims in relation to Compensation of Schedule I Coal Mines1.32 MB (06/10/2026)
Public consultation on draft amendment to rules contained in the Mineral Concession Rules, 1960 -reg108.83 KB (30/09/2026)
National Coal Index with Base year 2017-18 for the month of August 20263.25 MB (29/09/2026)
Agenda for the meeting of the Standing Linkage Committee (Long-Term) for Power Sector – SLC/LT No. 04/2026174.36 KB (27/09/2026)
Meeting of the Standing Linkage Committee (Long-Term) for Power Sector — SLC/LT No. 4/2026842.66 KB (27/09/2026)
Notice for Pre-Application Conference (Round 2)133.59 KB (16/09/2026)
Comprehensive Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) Framework for Indian Coal Companies - This is a guidance document only and not a statutory instrument10.44 MB (15/09/2026)
Powers Conferred under Section 24A of the Coal Mines (Special Provisions) Act, 2015385.46 KB (15/09/2026)
Scheme for Promotion of Surface Coal/Lignite Gasification Projects (₹37,500 Crore): Timeline of Round-2 Application Process-reg.1.24 MB (08/09/2026)

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