Union Minister of Coal and Mines Shri G Kishan Reddy to Perform Bhoomi Pujan Ceremony for two Integrated Coal Gasification Plants in Bhadrawati, Maharashtra

**Executive Summary** Union Minister of Coal and Mines Shri G Kishan Reddy will attend the Bhoomi Pujan ceremony for two integrated coal gasification plants in Bhadrawati, Maharashtra, on March 13-14, 2026. This event is part of the Coal Gasification Mission, aiming to gasify 100 million tonnes of coal by 2030 to maximize resource value and promote cleaner energy solutions. The Minister will also review a mine closure site and convene an advisory committee meeting. **Key Points / Main Content** * **Event Details:** * Union Minister of Coal & Mines, Shri G Kishan Reddy, will visit Western Coalfields Limited, Nagpur, on March 13-14, 2026. * He will perform the Bhoomi Pujan Ceremony for two integrated Coal Gasification Plants in Bhadrawati, Maharashtra. * The Minister will also review the Murpar Mine Closure site and hold a Mine Closure Advisory Committee meeting. * **Coal Gasification Mission:** * Launched with the objective of gasifying 100 million tonnes of coal by 2030. * Aims to maximize the value and utility of coal resources. * Promotes cleaner energy solutions and ensures the sustainable use of coal. * **Financial Incentive Scheme:** * A financial incentive scheme of Rs 8500 crores was launched in January 2024 to promote coal gasification. * This initiative aims for import substitution of urea, natural gas, ethanol, and coking coal. * It will also accelerate coal resource utilization. * **Specific Projects:** * The Bhoomi Pujan ceremony will involve laying the foundation stones for two private entities: Greta Energy and Metal Private Limited, and New Era Cleantech Solution Pvt. Ltd. * Greta Energy and Metal Private Limited will set up a coal gasification project for Direct Reduced Iron (DRI) production. * New Era Cleantech Solution Pvt. Ltd. will establish a coal gasification project for the production of ammonium nitrate and hydrogen. * These projects are among seven selected for financial incentives under a Government of India scheme. **Impact Analysis** * **Union Minister of Coal and Mines Shri G Kishan Reddy** * **Impact:** To lead key ceremonies and meetings related to coal gasification and mine closure initiatives. * **Action Required:** To attend and perform duties as outlined in the document during the visit. * **Chief Minister of Maharashtra, Shri Devendra Fadnavis** * **Impact:** To participate in the Bhoomi Pujan Ceremony and foundation stone laying for the coal gasification projects. * **Action Required:** To attend the ceremony as mentioned. * **Greta Energy and Metal Private Limited** * **Impact:** To have their coal gasification project for Direct Reduced Iron (DRI) production officially commence with the foundation stone laying ceremony. * **Action Required:** To participate in the Bhoomi Pujan Ceremony. * **New Era Cleantech Solution Pvt. Ltd.** * **Impact:** To have their coal gasification project for ammonium nitrate and hydrogen production officially commence with the foundation stone laying ceremony. * **Action Required:** To participate in the Bhoomi Pujan Ceremony. * **Stakeholders of the Mine Closure Advisory Committee** * **Impact:** To participate in a review of the Murpar Mine Closure site and attend a Mine Closure Advisory Committee meeting. * **Action Required:** To attend the review and the advisory committee meeting.

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