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SECL Signs Strategic MoU With CWC to Strengthen Coal Logistics Infrastructure

Newsmantra — Fri, 29 May 2026 10:06:58 +0000

BILASPUR. South Eastern Coalfields Limited (SECL) has signed a strategic Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the Central Warehousing Corporation (CWC) to strengthen coal logistics and rail transportation infrastructure across the country. The MoU was signed in New Delhi in the presence of Shri Harish Duhan, Chairman-cum-Managing Director of SECL, and Shri Santosh Sinha, Managing Director of CWC. The initiative marks a major step towards enhancing coal evacuation capacity and improving logistics efficiency under the guidance of the Ministry of Coal.

The collaboration aims to ensure uninterrupted coal supply to key sectors including power, steel, cement, and other core industries that are critical to the nation’s economy. Senior SECL officials present during the signing ceremony included Shri N. Franklin Jayakumar, Director (Technical/Operations), Shri Darla Sunil Kumar, Director (Finance), Shri R. C. Mahapatra, Director (Technical/P&P), Shri Ashok Kumar Patnaik, General Manager (Siding), and Shri Ajit Chaudhary, General Manager (M&S) and Head of Department. The partnership is expected to significantly improve operational efficiency and strengthen India’s energy supply chain.

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India Records Coal Production Of 210.46 MT From Captive And Commercial Mines In FY 2025-26

Newsmantra — Fri, 03 Apr 2026 06:17:15 +0000

NEW DELHI. India has recorded coal production of 210.46 Million Tonnes (MT) from captive and commercial mines in FY 2025-26, reflecting a year-on-year growth of 10.22% over the previous fiscal. Dispatches also witnessed a strong uptick, touching 204.61 MT and marking a 7.35% increase compared to fiscal year 2024-25. The Coal Ministry said that the figures reflect improved operational efficiency, strengthened logistics, and the sector’s growing capacity to meet the nation’s rising energy demand. It said twelve captive and commercial coal blocks were operationalized through the grant of Mine Opening Permission in FY 2025-26, expanding the operational coal mining base by adding more than 86 MT of annual production capacity. It added that seven blocks commenced coal production within the same financial year, demonstrating faster project execution and improved regulatory coordination. The Ministry said the achievement is a strong reflection of India’s commitment to Aatmanirbhar Bharat, driven by focused policy interventions, streamlined approvals, and a renewed thrust on enhancing domestic coal production. AIR

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