Delhi: Hindustan Urvarak & Rasayan Limited (HURL) Managing Director Siba Prasad Mohanty highlighted the strategic importance of coal-based industries in strengthening India’s energy security, industrial growth and self-reliance at a policy dialogue held in New Delhi on November 13, 2026.
He addressed the report release and policy dialogue titled “Coal-to-Chemicals Policy in India: A Strategic Framework for Product Prioritisation under the National Coal Gasification Mission” at the India Habitat Centre.
The event was organised by the Centre for Domestic Economy Policy Research (C-DEP) in collaboration with the Centre for WTO Studies (CWS). It brought together discussions on the effective utilisation of India’s domestic coal resources, reducing import dependence and strengthening indigenous manufacturing capabilities.
The dialogue focused on the potential of coal-to-chemicals production as a strategic pathway for India to utilise its domestic resources, enhance industrial capacity and build a more resilient economy.
HURL MD Highlights Importance of Coal-Based Industries
Addressing the policy dialogue, HURL Managing Director Siba Prasad Mohanty emphasised the role of coal-based industries in supporting India’s long-term energy and industrial requirements.
He highlighted the importance of developing domestic coal resources and strengthening indigenous industrial capabilities to advance the country’s objectives of energy security and self-reliance.
The discussions underlined how coal-based industries can contribute to India’s industrial development by supporting domestic production and reducing reliance on imported resources and products.
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Coal-to-Chemicals Policy Focuses on Reducing Import Dependence
The report, titled “Coal-to-Chemicals Policy in India: A Strategic Framework for Product Prioritisation under the National Coal Gasification Mission”, examined opportunities to expand the utilisation of domestic coal through coal gasification and the production of value-added chemicals.
The policy dialogue explored ways to identify and prioritise products that can strengthen domestic manufacturing, improve resource utilisation and support India’s industrial growth.
The initiative also highlighted the need for a strategic framework to develop India’s coal-to-chemicals sector and reduce dependence on imported industrial products.
Focus on Coal-to-Urea and Indigenous Chemical Production
The discussions were particularly relevant to India’s ambitions in coal-to-urea and coal-to-chemicals production.
Coal gasification offers opportunities to convert domestic coal resources into valuable industrial inputs, including products that can support the fertiliser and chemical industries.
Expanding these capabilities could help strengthen domestic production, improve supply-chain resilience and reduce dependence on imports.
The dialogue also highlighted the importance of building a self-reliant industrial ecosystem through better utilisation of India’s natural resources and the development of indigenous manufacturing capabilities.
Policy Dialogue Highlights Strategic Role of Domestic Coal Resources
The event brought attention to the importance of aligning India’s coal utilisation strategy with its broader economic and industrial priorities.
The discussions emphasised that effective use of domestic coal resources, supported by appropriate policy frameworks and product prioritisation, can create opportunities for industrial expansion and strengthen India’s position in the global chemicals and fertiliser sectors.
The policy dialogue formed part of the broader discussion on advancing the National Coal Gasification Mission and supporting India’s vision of energy security, import substitution and Aatmanirbhar Bharat.
About Hindustan Urvarak & Rasayan Limited (HURL)
Hindustan Urvarak & Rasayan Limited (HURL) is a joint venture company established to strengthen India’s domestic fertiliser production capacity. It operates under the Department of Fertilizers, Ministry of Chemicals and Fertilizers, Government of India. The company operates fertiliser plants at Gorakhpur, Sindri and Barauni, producing neem-coated urea to support the agricultural sector and contribute to India’s fertiliser self-reliance.
