Scheme for Promotion of Surface Coal/Lignite Gasification Projects (2026 RFP)

What it is

Accelerate surface coal/lignite gasification, promote value-added syngas and downstream products, reduce import dependence and support the national coal-gasification target.

What you get

• Up to 20% reimbursement of eligible Plant and Machinery cost; capped at INR 500 crore per project and subject to competitive selectionUp to ₹50,00,00,00,000

Who it is for

• the applicant must set up a new surface coal/lignite gasification project in India
• the project must produce an eligible Product under the RFP
• the applicant must arrange coal/lignite, other raw materials and product offtake
• the application must pass the RFP's technical, financial, responsiveness and selection process

How to apply

1. 1
   Verify that the project fits the current RFP

   Confirm entity class, new-project status, clean-syngas capacity, net worth, eligible product, project cost, offtake and statutory-readiness conditions.

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2. 2
   Prepare the RFP application and securities

   Prepare the annexures, DPR/PFR, audited financials, board and consortium documents, declarations, affidavits and INR 50 lakh application security. Identify all originals required for physical submission.

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3. 3
   Submit through the MSTC Coal Gasification Portal

   Use the official MSTC portal and complete its signing and submission requirements. UdyamVeda should hand off without storing credentials or OTPs.

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4. 4
   Track the Round-1 deadline and official changes

   The current notice sets the deadline at 5:00 PM IST on 07 September 2026, but the RFP says timelines are tentative. Monitor Ministry notices and corrigenda before submission.

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