Commending the achievement, CMD Harish Duhan stated that the award reflects SECL’s balanced commitment to both environmental conservation and national energy security. He emphasized that while SECL continues to adopt safe, technology-driven, and eco-friendly mining methods, it remains dedicated to fulfilling India’s growing energy requirements through efficient operations.

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Addressing the newly inducted executives from various technical and non-technical disciplines, Shri Satish Jha congratulated them on joining the Coal India family and welcomed them to ECL, describing their posting as a unique opportunity to gain invaluable professional experience in one of the country’s most diverse mining environments.

“Your journey with Coal India begins at a company with a rich legacy and a distinguished place in the nation’s coal mining history. ECL is home to some of the oldest and deepest coal mines in the country and produces country’s finest quality coal. Working here will expose you to diverse operational and managerial challenges that will shape your professional capabilities and prepare you to become future leaders of the organisation,” he said.

Encouraging the young officers to remain committed to learning, innovation and continuous self-development, the CMD urged them to uphold the highest standards of integrity, discipline and professionalism while contributing to ECL’s continued growth and the nation’s energy security. He expressed confidence that the exposure and experience gained at ECL would provide them with a strong foundation for leadership and decision-making throughout their careers.

The inaugural session also featured an inspiring address by Shri Devamira Das, the Chief Speaker, who shared his experiences and insights with the participants, motivating them to pursue excellence with dedication, curiosity and a spirit of continuous learning.

The inaugural session was chaired by Shri Gunjan Sinha, Director (HR), ECL, who encouraged the Management Trainees to imbibe ECL’s core organisational values and strive for excellence in every responsibility entrusted to them. He highlighted the importance of teamwork, ethical conduct and continuous skill development in building successful professional careers.

Shri Girish Gopinathan Nair, Director (Technical), ECL, also addressed the gathering and shared his professional experiences with the young, encouraging them to adopt a practical approach to problem-solving and operational excellence. The enthusiastic trainees actively participated in the interactive sessions and shared their ideas on innovation, operational improvement and value addition to the company’s functioning.

Designed as a comprehensive induction programme, ‘Ankuran 2.0’ aims to familiarise newly recruited Management Trainees and Departmental Promoted Executives with ECL’s organisational culture, business operations, safety practices and leadership values. The initiative reflects ECL’s unwavering commitment to nurturing young talent and developing the next generation of leaders who will contribute to the sustainable growth of the company and the nation’s energy sector.

The high-profile alliance aims to develop a cutting-edge, satellite-based geospatial dashboard designed to revolutionize the monitoring, visualization, and environmental auditing of mining operations across all Coal India leaseholds and subsidiaries…..

The featured reforms include AI-enabled surveillance systems, the Integrated Command and Control Centre, the DigiCOAL platform, GPS-based vehicle tracking, RFID access controls, and the specialized Mission Zero Scrap initiative. These digital interventions are designed to eliminate pilferage, strengthen systemic monitoring, and improve operational governance. By implementing these advanced tracking frameworks, SECL continues to establish new benchmarks in corporate integrity for public sector enterprises.

एसईसीएल, कोल इंडिया लिमिटेड (CIL) की सबसे ज्यादा कोयला उत्पादन करने वाली सहायक कंपनियों में से एक है। कंपनी वर्तमान में कुल 60 कोयला खदानों का संचालन करती है, जिनमें से 35 छत्तीसगढ़ में और 25 मध्य प्रदेश में स्थित हैं। इन 60 खदानों में से 40 अंडरग्राउंड (भूमिगत) हैं और बाकी ओपनकास्ट (खुली खदानें) हैं।

With this performance, Coal India has reached 114 per cent of its full-year GeM procurement target even before the close of the financial year. The achievement highlights the company’s strong adoption of the GeM platform and its commitment to transparent and efficient public procurement practices.

Shri Duhan has been serving as CMD of SECL since March 27, 2025, and has over 34 years of experience in the coal mining sector. Under his leadership, SECL has made notable progress in land acquisition, sustainable mining practices, quality coal production and women empowerment. He played a key role in introducing paste-fill technology in underground mines, expanding project land availability, and promoting inclusive workplaces. A mining engineering graduate from Nagpur University, Shri Duhan began his career with WCL in 1989 and has held several senior technical and managerial positions across Coal India subsidiaries.