Centre bets big on coal gasification; targets ₹4 lakh cr investment, ₹3 lakh cr savings, 1 lakh jobs
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Summary
Union Minister G. Kishan Reddy says the Centre is prioritising both surface and underground coal gasification to reduce import dependence while unlocking high-value by-products such as ammonia, methanol, hydrogen, fertilisers, chemicals and petrochemicals
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Type Policy
Source The Hindu - National
Published Monday, 8 June 2026
Affected Population ~850 million internet users, 75,000+ startups
Key Numbers
Rs 15,000 crore for Digital India initiatives
UPI: 14 billion monthly transactions
850 million+ Aadhaar-linked mobiles
GDP: $3.9 trillion (2025 est.)
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NDA III BJP-led NDA
Left Centre Right