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The Ministry of Coal conducted a Pre-Application Conference for the ₹37,500 Crore Scheme for Promotion of Surface Coal/Lignite Gasification Projects. The Scheme aims to accelerate development and support high-value downstream products, with expected investments of around ₹2.5–3 lakh crore and employment opportunities.
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Critically examine the potential economic and employment benefits of the ₹37,500 crore Surface Coal/Lignite Gasification Scheme.
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Which ministry conducted the Pre-Application Conference for the ₹37,500 Crore Scheme?
The Ministry of Coal is responsible for the ₹37,500 Crore Scheme, which aims to accelerate the development of surface coal/lignite gasification projects.
The ₹37,500 crore Scheme aims to catalyse investments of approximately how much?
The ₹37,500 crore Scheme aims to catalyse investments of around ₹2.5–3 lakh crore.
Consider the following statements regarding Surface Coal/Lignite Gasification Scheme: 1. The ₹37,500 crore Scheme was approved by the Prime Minister. 2. The Union Cabinet approved the Scheme on 13 May 2026. 3. The Scheme aims to catalyse investments of around ₹1 lakh crore. How many of the above statements are correct?
Statement-2 is correct because it aligns with Fact #4, which states that the Scheme was approved by the Union Cabinet on 13 May 2026. Statement-3 is incorrect because it contradicts Fact #6, which mentions that the Scheme aims to catalyse investments of around ₹2.5–3 lakh crore.
Consider the following two statements: Statement-I: The ₹37,500 crore Scheme will generate about 50,000 employment opportunities. Statement-II: This is because the Scheme aims to accelerate the development of surface coal/lignite gasification projects and support the production of high-value downstream products, which in turn will create a large number of job opportunities. Which one of the following is correct in respect of the above statements?
Statement-1 is correct because it aligns with Fact #8, which mentions that the Scheme is expected to generate about 50,000 employment opportunities. Statement-2 is incorrect because it provides a plausible but incorrect explanation for why the Scheme will create job opportunities.