The Government on Tuesday said that it has received two applications from power major NTPC Ltd in the second round of the `37,500 crore coal and lignite gasification incentive scheme.
“In a significant step towards advancing the objectives of the Scheme, the Ministry of Coal today announces the conclusion of round 2, with two applications received from NTPC Ltd,” the coal ministry said in a statement. The applications propose the production of urea, methanol, and dimethyl ether (DME), underscoring coal gasification’s potential to enable domestic manufacturing of key industrial products and broaden the use of India’s indigenous resources.
The government also announced the launch of the third round of the scheme with effect from on Tuesday, providing another opportunity for eligible entities to submit proposals for setting up coal and lignite gasification projects in the country.
The last date for submission of applications under the third round is January 11, 2027.