Cabinet approves Rs. 8,500 crore for gasification of coal.
The Economic Times
30-01-2024
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A viability gap finance (VGF) programme of Rs. 8,500 crore was authorised by the union cabinet on Wednesday in order to encourage coal gasification.
In addition, Coal India Limited (CIL) plans to contribute to two significant joint venture projects, strengthening India's resolve to pursue greener energy efforts.
The monies are allocated among three groups under the authorised system. With a Rs. 4,050 crore budget, Category I focuses on government PSUs for a maximum of three projects. A grant of Rs. 1,350 crore or 15% of the project's capital expenditure (capex), whichever is less, may be awarded to any project falling under this category.