New Delhi: Union Minister for Coal and Mines G. Kishan Reddy on Wednesday said that India’s coal and mineral sectors are scripting a historic transformation, balancing the nation’s growing energy needs with bold sustainability goals.

Speaking at a media event here, the minister highlighted that coal production and dispatch crossed 1 billion tonnes in 2024-25, with demand projected to reach 1.6 billion tonnes by 2030.

“To meet this rising demand while ensuring sustainability, we are turning coal into a driver of green growth. The Coal Gasification Mission is set to achieve 100 million tonnes by 2030, backed by a Rs 8,500 crore incentive scheme, with seven projects already underway,” he said.

Coal PSUs are proactively diversifying into renewables, already adding 1,900 MW of solar and wind

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