G.Kishan Reddy inaugurates Green Steel, coal gasification projects

In Maharashtra, Union Coal Minister G. Kishan Reddy on Saturday said that coal is vital for India’s industrial development. He made the remarks while inaugurating the Green Steel Project and coal gasification initiatives at Bhadravati in Chandrapur, aimed at boosting regional employment and supporting environmentally friendly industry.  He said that, for nearly five decades, our engineers, scientists, and industrialists have been working towards realising the potential of coal gasification in India. Now these long-envisioned projects are becoming a reality in Chandrapur, he said. Reddy emphasised that these initiatives will bring investments of nearly Rs17,000 crore in the region. 
Reddy informed that through advanced gasification technology, the projects will enable the production of key industrial inputs such as ammonia nitrate, nitrogen, and green steel. Many of these products are currently imported, but initiatives like these will help India move closer to the vision of Aatmanirbhar Bharat by strengthening domestic manufacturing capabilities. He reiterated that India possesses abundant coal resources, and through the adoption of cleaner and more efficient technologies, we can harness these resources responsibly to drive industrial growth and national development. Initiatives like these will play an important role in realising the vision of Viksit Bharat.
Speaking on the occasion, Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis said the projects will strengthen the national economy while addressing climate change challenges. He noted seven coal gasification projects are planned in the state, including four in Vidarbha, and that a Steel Hub is being developed across Gadchiroli, Chandrapur, Nagpur, Bhandara, and Gondia districts.