Coal Ministry rejects ‘No Takers’ claim, says TFL, NTPC apply for gasification scheme
The Ministry of Coal has refuted claims that its gasification incentive scheme failed to attract interest, confirming that NTPC and Talcher Fertilisers Ltd have submitted applications. The government is utilizing a rolling-round application mechanism to accommodate the complex nature of these large-scale energy projects.
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The success of this scheme is critical for India's transition toward cleaner coal utilization and energy security.
The Ministry of Coal on Saturday rejected reports that the Centre’s coal gasification incentive scheme had failed to attract applicants, saying Talcher Fertilisers Ltd (TFL) and NTPC Ltd have already submitted their applications ahead of the September 7 deadline.
“Based on discussions with stakeholders, the Ministry has been informed that TFL and NTPC Ltd have already submitted their respective applications through the online portal. This itself demonstrates that the assertion that the scheme has received ‘no takers’ is factually incorrect,” the ministry said in a statement.
The Union Cabinet had on May 13 approved a ₹37,500 crore package aimed at promoting surface coal and lignite gasification in the country. The request for proposal (RfP) was subsequently issued, with the current application window closing on September 7.
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