The Ministry of Coal opened the third application round for its surface coal and lignite gasification scheme on November 10. Eligible applicants have until January 11, 2027, to submit proposals. [e1]
The ministry said the previous round closed with two applications from NTPC. One proposes making urea, and the other proposes making methanol and dimethyl ether. The ministry announced the applications and gave no award decision in the release. [e1]
The Union Cabinet approved the scheme in May 2026 with a total outlay of ₹37,500 crore. [e1]
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