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SECL Leads CIL Subsidiaries with All-Round Growth in FY26

Newsmantra — Thu, 02 Apr 2026 12:10:39 +0000

BILASPUR. South Eastern Coalfields Limited (SECL) has emerged as the only subsidiary of Coal India Limited to register positive growth across all three key parameters—coal production, offtake and overburden removal (OBR)—in FY 2025–26. The company recorded coal production of 176.2 million tonnes, up 5.26% over the previous year, while offtake stood at 178.6 million tonnes, registering a 4.6% increase. Overburden removal reached a record 364.3 million cubic metres, reflecting strong operational performance.

The company also reported significant improvements in logistics and infrastructure, with rail despatch rising by 16% and First Mile Connectivity despatch growing by 28%. SECL achieved notable progress in land acquisition and capacity expansion, alongside advancements in digital monitoring through initiatives like DigiCOAL, enhancing transparency and efficiency. Environmental efforts included large-scale plantation, solar capacity addition and effective mine water utilisation.

In addition, SECL strengthened its focus on social responsibility and inclusion, providing employment to dependents and project-affected persons, while also advancing gender inclusion through dedicated initiatives. The company also recorded high procurement through the GeM portal and introduced innovative technologies such as paste fill mining, reinforcing its commitment to sustainable and efficient operations.

CMD Shri Harish Duhan said the achievement reflects the dedication and teamwork of the entire workforce despite operational challenges. He emphasised that the growth is not just numerical but a testament to SECL’s commitment to the nation’s energy security, expressing confidence that the company will continue to achieve greater milestones in the future.

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Coal India Director (HR) Reviews Digital Portals at WCL

Newsmantra — Wed, 25 Feb 2026 09:01:55 +0000

NAGPUR. Dr. Vinay Ranjan, Director (HR) of Coal India Limited, reviewed the SWASTH, DMS and Vidhishakti portals developed by its subsidiary Western Coalfields Limited during his visit to the company’s headquarters in Nagpur. Emphasising the growing importance of digital transformation, Dr. Ranjan stated that digitisation is no longer optional but essential for organisations to remain future-ready and competitive. He appreciated the efforts of the teams involved in developing the portals and offered valuable insights and constructive suggestions to further enhance their effectiveness and resilience. As part of his visit, he also toured the multimedia studio, library and other departments, and interacted with employees at the canteen, encouraging open dialogue and engagement. The visit underscored Coal India’s continued focus on leveraging technology to strengthen internal systems, improve efficiency and promote a culture of innovation across its subsidiaries.

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Shivraj Singh Assumes Charge as CMD of CMPDI

Newsmantra — Mon, 05 Jan 2026 07:00:19 +0000

RANCHI. Shri Chaudhari Shivraj Singh has assumed charge as the Chairman-cum-Managing Director (CMD) of Central Mine Planning & Design Institute Limited (CMPDI), a subsidiary of Coal India Limited. With over 35 years of rich experience in the coal sector, he has held several key positions at Coal India Limited and Northern Coalfields Limited, including serving as Officer on Special Duty to the CMD of CMPDI. A B.Tech in Mining Engineering from IIT (BHU), Varanasi, Shri Singh began his career at NCL in 1990 and is widely recognised for his expertise in opencast mine planning, project and corporate planning, enterprise risk management, and strategic execution, having led major initiatives such as the Singrauli Coalfield Master Plan, contributed to surpassing 100 MTPA coal production at NCL, and played a significant role in shaping CIL Vision 2047 and the Long Term Plan 2035.

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