28/05/2026
Shri Vikram Dev Dutt, Secretary, Ministry of Coal, in his opening remarks at the Roadshow on Promotion of Surface Coal/Lignite Gasification Projects, underscored that India stands at a pivotal moment where the nation is leveraging its own resources and ingenuity to shape the next chapter of industrial transformation, strategic self-reliance, and national resilience.
Highlighting India’s vast coal and lignite reserves as a national endowment, he stated that coal gasification is key to utilising coal more intelligently while strengthening energy security, reducing strategic import dependence, and building domestic manufacturing capabilities across critical sectors such as fertilizers, chemicals, and steel.
Referring to the evolving geopolitics of global energy and commodity supply chains, he emphasised that India’s coal is not merely a commodity, but a strategic asset. He further remarked, “The opportunity is unprecedented. The need is urgent. The support is generous. And the time is now.”
He also thanked all participating stakeholders, industry leaders, and partners for their enthusiastic participation in the roadshow.
Kishan Reddy Gangapuram | Satish Chandra Dubey | Press Information Bureau - PIB, Government of India | JINDAL STEEL & POWER LIMITED | Bharat Coking Coal Limited | Coal India Limited | Western Coalfields Limited
