New Delhi, Sept. 25 -- Domestic coal production crossed 1 billion tonnes in 2024-25, with demand expected to reach 1.6 billion tonnes by 2030, the Ministry of Coal and Mines said.

Union Minister of Coal and Mines G. Kishan Reddy, addressing the Energy Leadership Summit organised by ET, said the government is positioning coal as a driver of green growth.

The Coal Gasification Mission targets 100 million tonnes by 2030, supported by an Rs 8,500 crore incentive scheme, with seven projects already in progress.

Coal PSUs are also diversifying into renewables, having added 1,900 MW of solar and wind capacity and setting a target of 15 GW by 2030. Neyveli Lignite Corporation accounts for more than 10 GW of this planned capacity.

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