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Government Targets 100 MT Coal Gasification by 2030

Newsmantra — Tue, 21 Jul 2026 11:13:36 +0000

NEW DELHI. Union Minister of State for Coal and Mines, Satish Chandra Dubey, announced that the government has set a national target to achieve 100 Million Tonnes (MT) of coal gasification capacity by 2030 to strengthen India’s energy security. Currently, about 22.6 MT of capacity is already operational or being set up. To help reach the final goal, the government has approved a new ₹37,500 crore scheme designed to process an additional 75 MT of coal.

Through this initiative, the government is actively offering financial incentives and policy support to promote the conversion of coal into valuable resources like chemicals, methanol, and Synthetic Natural Gas.

WCL Sets National Record with Highest 7 Five-Star Rated Mines in Ministry of Coal Assessment 2024-25

Newsmantra — Tue, 14 Jul 2026 06:25:30 +0000

NAGPUR. Western Coalfields Limited has achieved a major milestone by securing the highest number of 5-Star Rated mines among all coal companies in the Ministry of Coal’s Star Rating Assessment for the financial year 2024-25.A total of seven WCL mines have received the prestigious 5-Star Rating, highlighting the company’s strong commitment towards safe, scientific, environmentally responsible and sustainable mining operations. WCL Mines Also Secure 4-Star and 3-Star Ratings.

Congratulating employees and stakeholders for the achievement, Dr. Hemant Sharad Pande, CMD of WCL, said that receiving the highest number of 5-Star ratings among coal companies is a matter of immense pride

CVC Publication Highlights SECL Innovative Vigilance Reforms and Technological Infrastructure

Newsmantra — Mon, 06 Jul 2026 08:08:05 +0000

BILASPUR. South Eastern Coalfields Limited (SECL) has earned national recognition after its innovative vigilance initiatives were featured in the Central Vigilance Commission’s (CVC) special issue of VigEye Vani focused on systemic improvement. Under the strategic guidance of Himanshu Jain, Chief Vigilance Officer (CVO), SECL has successfully leveraged technology to enhance transparency, accountability, and preventive vigilance across its mining operations.

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.

Union Minister G. Kishan Reddy to Launch Coal Neer

Newsmantra — Mon, 06 Jul 2026 06:46:35 +0000

NEW DELHI. The Ministry of Coal, under the leadership of Union Minister for Coal and Mines G. Kishan Reddy, is set to launch Coal Neer, a major welfare and community outreach project providing safe 20-litre jars of purified drinking water for just 5 rupees. Initially implemented by Coal India Limited subsidiaries including BCCL, CCL, SECL, and MCL, the initiative leverages existing township infrastructure to establish robust water purification facilities. BCCL Chairman-cum-Managing Director Manoj Kumar Agarwal highlighted that the heavily subsidized program is designed to secure the health of mining communities, lessen dependence on private vendors, and ensure clean water never becomes a financial burden.

मानसून में भी नहीं रुकेगी कोयले की सप्लाई: SECL ने पूरी की तैयारियां

Newsmantra — Fri, 03 Jul 2026 06:30:24 +0000

बिलासपुर: कोल इंडिया की प्रमुख सहायक कंपनी एसईसीएल (SECL) ने मानसून के दौरान अपनी खनन परियोजनाओं में निर्बाध (बिना रुके) कोयला आपूर्ति सुनिश्चित करने के लिए व्यापक तैयारियां पूरी कर ली हैं। कंपनी के सीएमडी (अध्यक्ष एवं प्रबंध निदेशक) हरीश दुहान ने गुरुवार को यह जानकारी देते हुए कहा कि इन कदमों का उद्देश्य देश की ऊर्जा सुरक्षा को मजबूत बनाए रखना है। बिजली उत्पादन और औद्योगिक कामकाज को सुचारू रूप से चलाने के लिए बिना किसी रुकावट के कोयले की सप्लाई बेहद जरूरी है, खासकर मानसून के मौसम में जब खदानों में परिचालन संबंधी जोखिम काफी बढ़ जाते हैं।

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।

Shri Subrat Kumar Dash Assumes Charge as CEO of NTPC Mining Limited

Newsmantra — Thu, 02 Jul 2026 07:58:19 +0000

RANCHI. Shri Subrat Kumar Dash has assumed charge as the Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of NTPC Mining Limited (NML), the coal mining subsidiary of NTPC Limited. He officially took over the role on June 17, 2026, at the company’s headquarters in Ranchi. An Electrical Engineer by profession, Dash joined NTPC in 1989 as an Executive Trainee and brings nearly 37 years of rich experience in the power and energy sector. His appointment is expected to further strengthen NTPC Mining’s operational excellence and support the company’s strategic growth in the coal mining business.

Shri Rajesh Kumar took over as Director (Finance) of Bharat Coking Coal Limited (BCCL).

Newsmantra — Wed, 11 Feb 2026 09:28:03 +0000

NEW DELHI. He was earlier serving the organisation as OSD (Finance). CMD, BCCL, Shri Manoj Kumar Agrawal, Director (HR) Shri Murli Krishna Ramaiah and Director (Technical–Operations) Shri Sanjay Kumar Singh congratulated him on this occasion.

SECL CMD Harish Duhan Given Additional Charge of WCL CMD

Newsmantra — Mon, 02 Feb 2026 07:54:21 +0000

NAGPUR. Govt of India has assigned Shri Harish Duhan, CMD of South Eastern Coalfields Limited, the additional charge of cMD of Western Coalfields Limited. The additional responsibility will be effective from February 1, 2026, for an initial period of three months or until further orders, whichever is earlier.

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.