What is the total outlay of the Scheme for Promotion of Surface Coal/Lignite Gasification Projects approved by the Union Cabinet in May 2026?

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The correct answer is Option C: ₹37,500 crore. The Union Cabinet approved a ₹37,500 crore Scheme for Promotion of Surface Coal and Lignite Gasification Projects on 13 May 2026. The scheme supports coal and lignite gasification projects through financial incentives, competitive bidding, and milestone-linked disbursal. Coal gasification converts coal or lignite into syngas through partial oxidation at high temperature. Syngas mainly contains carbon monoxide, hydrogen, carbon dioxide, methane, and water vapour and is used in fuels, fertilisers, and chemicals. The scheme aims to support gasification of about 75 million tonnes of coal and lignite against India’s target of 100 million tonnes by 2030. The scheme targets investment mobilisation of ₹2.5–3 lakh crore and creation of nearly 50,000 jobs. Financial incentives are capped at 20% of plant and machinery cost with a limit of ₹5,000 crore per project. Coal gasification projects can produce methanol, ammonia, and synthetic natural gas for the fertiliser, chemical, and energy sectors. India imports over 50% of its LNG, nearly 100% of ammonia, about 20% of urea, and 80–90% of methanol requirements. The scheme is technology-agnostic, promotes indigenous technologies, and provides 30-year coal linkage tenure for non-regulated industries.

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₹25,000 crore

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₹30,000 crore

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₹42,500 crore

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₹50,000 crore

What is the total outlay of the Scheme for Promotion of Surface Coal/Lignite Gasification Projects approved by the Union Cabinet in May 2026?

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