India Accelerates Coal and Mineral Reforms With Green Push
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India Accelerates Coal and Mineral Reforms With Green Push

India’s coal and mineral sectors are undergoing a historic transformation, balancing growing energy needs with ambitious sustainability targets, Union Minister of Coal and Mines G. Kishan Reddy stated.
Coal PSUs have already added 1,900 MW of solar and wind capacity and aim for 15 GW by 2030, with Neyveli Lignite Corporation contributing 10.11 GW. Coal production and dispatch exceeded 1 billion tonnes in 2024–25, with demand projected to reach 1.6 billion tonnes by 2030.
Reddy highlighted the Coal Gasification Mission, targeting 100 million tonnes by 2030, supported by an Rs 8.5 billion incentive scheme, with seven projects underway. Over 57,000 hectares of mined land have been reclaimed, with another 16,000 hectares targeted under Mission GREEN Coal Regions.
On mining reforms, 542 mineral blocks, including 34 critical minerals, have been auctioned. Private and junior exploration agencies are now involved, using drone surveys, AI-driven modelling, and remote sensing, with 13 exploration licences already awarded.
Through the National Critical Minerals Mission, India is building strategic stockpiles and securing overseas assets. KABIL has acquired lithium blocks in Argentina, while an Rs 1.5 billion incentive scheme for recycling and new Centres of Excellence will enhance domestic research and capabilities.

India’s coal and mineral sectors are undergoing a historic transformation, balancing growing energy needs with ambitious sustainability targets, Union Minister of Coal and Mines G. Kishan Reddy stated.Coal PSUs have already added 1,900 MW of solar and wind capacity and aim for 15 GW by 2030, with Neyveli Lignite Corporation contributing 10.11 GW. Coal production and dispatch exceeded 1 billion tonnes in 2024–25, with demand projected to reach 1.6 billion tonnes by 2030.Reddy highlighted the Coal Gasification Mission, targeting 100 million tonnes by 2030, supported by an Rs 8.5 billion incentive scheme, with seven projects underway. Over 57,000 hectares of mined land have been reclaimed, with another 16,000 hectares targeted under Mission GREEN Coal Regions.On mining reforms, 542 mineral blocks, including 34 critical minerals, have been auctioned. Private and junior exploration agencies are now involved, using drone surveys, AI-driven modelling, and remote sensing, with 13 exploration licences already awarded.Through the National Critical Minerals Mission, India is building strategic stockpiles and securing overseas assets. KABIL has acquired lithium blocks in Argentina, while an Rs 1.5 billion incentive scheme for recycling and new Centres of Excellence will enhance domestic research and capabilities.

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