India, July 21 -- The Government of India issued the following news release:
The Government has taken the following initiatives to promote coal and lignite gasification in the public and private sectors-
On January 24, 2024, the Government has approved an incentive scheme for promotion of coal and lignite gasification projects for PSUs and private sector with an outlay of rs 8,500 crore.
The Government has also approved investment by Coal India Limited (CIL) in joint ventures of Coal India Limited - Bharat Heavy Electricals Limited (CIL-BHEL) and Coal India Limited - Gas Authority of India Limited (CIL-GAIL) for undertaking coal gasification projects. Both JV companies have now been established.
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