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India's first pilot project for UNDERGROUND COAL GASIFICATION commenced drilling on which date and block?
A01.09.2025 at Sohagpur block
B12.12.2025 at Jharia block
C07.05.2025 at Korba block
D22.06.2024 at Kasta coal block
Answer & Solution
Correct answer: D. 22.06.2024 at Kasta coal block
India's first pilot project for Underground Coal Gasification was initiated and drilling commenced at the KASTA coal block on 22.06.2024. (Source: AR 2024-25 Ch 4 section 1.1.)
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