Union Minister for Coal and Mines G Kishan Reddy on Sunday claimed that the Centre is prioritising energy security by way of a strategic shift towards coal gasification with substantial incentives aiming to reduce imports. Stating that the Centre is giving incentives to the tune of Rs 46,000 crores for coal gasification, he told reporters that more than 35 companies will be starting coal gasification activities in India within two months. "We are encouraging the companies bringing technology to India to solve the technology gap for this purpose", he added.