<h1>Cabinet Approves Amendment Allowing Coal India to Extract Methane Without Extra Licenses, Boosting Natural Gas Availability.</h1> The Cabinet Committee on Economic Affairs, led by the Prime Minister, approved an amendment to facilitate Coal India Limited (CIL) and its subsidiaries in extracting Coal Bed Methane (CBM) from areas under their coal mining leases. This amendment eliminates the need for CIL to apply for additional licenses under the Petroleum Natural Gas Rules, 1959. The decision supports the government's Ease of Doing Business initiative, aiming to boost CBM exploration, increase natural gas availability, and reduce supply-demand gaps. It is expected to spur economic activities and create employment opportunities in CBM operations and related industries.