Union Minister Satish Chandra Dubey Visits South Eastern Coalfields Limited, Highlights Coal Production Targets

Union Minister of State for Coal and Mines Satish Chandra Dubey visited the Baikunthpur Area, South Eastern Coalfields Limited (SECL), as part of a two-day visit. During the visit, the Minister virtually inaugurated a new Continuous Miner machine at the NCPH Mine in SECL's Chirimiri area and flagged off the machine. The Union Minister emphasized the Ministry of Coal's efforts to enhance underground coal production through the adoption of new and advanced technologies.

Key Takeaways:

• The Ministry of Coal aims to achieve 100 million tonnes of coal production from underground mines by 2030.
• The commissioning of the new low-height Continuous Miner at SECL will strengthen the company's underground production.
• The Union Minister appreciated the growing participation of women in the coal sector, working shoulder-to-shoulder with men and carving a space for themselves.
• The Minister inaugurated Main Mechanical Ventilator (MMV) at Churcha Mine, ensuring clean airflow up to the Last Ventilation Connection (LVC) in the mine.
• Bio-toilets were also inaugurated for female employees working in the mine as part of women empowerment efforts.
• Outstanding employees of the area, particularly women staff and contract workers, were felicitated and honored by the Minister.

Statistics:

• The Ministry of Coal aims to achieve 100 million tonnes of coal production from underground mines by 2030.
• The commissioning of the new low-height Continuous Miner at SECL will strengthen the company's underground production.
• The number of women participating in the coal sector is growing, with women working shoulder-to-shoulder with men and carving a space for themselves.

Sources:

• The Hitavada (Copyright 2025, distributed by Contify.com)
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