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The war in West Asia has led to an energy crisis in India, affecting LPG supplies. This situation echoes the 1973 Oil Shock, prompting India to consider alternative energy sources. Syed Husain Zaheer's 1955 proposal for a national gas grid based on coal gasification has been revived through the National Coal Gasification Mission, targeting 100 million tonnes of coal by 2030.

The initiative, backed by Rs 85,000 crore in investments, aims to reduce reliance on imports of natural gas and other fuels. Coal India Limited and Bharat Heavy Electricals Limited have established Bharat Coal Gasification & Chemicals Limited to advance clean coal technologies.