Minister of Coal G Kishan Reddy today said India’s coal and mineral sectors are undergoing historic transformation and driving green growth alongside rising energy demand. Speaking at a Summit organized by a private media house, the Minister highlighted that coal production and dispatch crossed one billion tonnes in 2024-25, with demand projected to reach 1.6 billion tonnes by 2030. He added that to meet this rising demand while ensuring sustainability, the government is turning coal into a driver of green growth.

Mr Reddy stated that the Coal Gasification Mission is set to achieve 100 million tonnes by 2030, backed by an 8,500 crore rupee incentive scheme. He further stated that Coal PSUs are diversifying into renewables, with a target of 15 GW by 2030. On the environmental front, the Minister underlined that over 57,000 hectares of mined land have already been reclaimed, with another 16 thousand hectares targeted by 2030 under Mission GREEN Coal Regions. Speaking on mining reforms, the Minister informed that 542 mineral blocks have been successfully auctioned, including 34 critical minerals.