Experts say India should rapidly expand domestic coal gasification to reduce vulnerability to global energy shocks. By converting dry coal into syngas, the process can support alternative fuel use while lowering carbon emissions. The move is also framed as a step toward energy security and import substitution, with downstream benefits for critical sectors such as fertilizers.
The Indian Biogas Association (IBA) is pushing for a 10% compulsory blending target of fermented organic manure (FOM) with chemical fertilizers by 2030. The plan is designed to improve India’s soil health through a phased mandate, gradually integrating FOM into current farming inputs rather than replacing them abruptly.
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