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India’s First 21 CuM Electric Shovel Commissioned at SECL’s Gevra Mega Project

Newsmantra — Wed, 26 Aug 2026 08:53:40 +0000

BILASPUR. India’s first 21 CuM capacity electro-hydraulic face shovel has been commissioned at South Eastern Coalfields Limited’s (SECL) Gevra Mega Project in Korba district, Chhattisgarh, marking a significant step towards modernising coal mining operations. SECL Chairman-cum-Managing Director Shri Harish Duhan inaugurated the advanced machine, which is expected to enhance coal production capacity at Gevra, Asia’s largest coal mine, while supporting safer, more efficient and technology-driven mining. Equipped with advanced operator-centric and safety features such as a 360-degree camera, Operator Fatigue Monitoring System, air-suspension seat, adjustable joysticks, hydraulic access stairs, gas-based fire suppression system and a FOPS-compliant safety cabin, the new shovel is set to strengthen operational efficiency and safety standards at the mega project.

SECL CMD Shri Harish Duhan Visits Gevra Mega Project, Reviews Mining Operations

Newsmantra — Mon, 21 Apr 2025 11:41:12 +0000

SECL CMD Shri Harish Duhan, visited the Gevra Mega Project to take stock of the ongoing mining operations. During his field visit, he held a comprehensive review with project officials and discussed several key operational areas.

Shri Duhan reviewed the status of land possession and disbursement of compensation, emphasizing the need to expedite pending cases through effective coordination among departments.

He also assessed the preparations being made for the upcoming monsoon season, and Heavy Earth Moving Machinery (HEMM), focusing on availability, utilization, and maintenance and instructed officials to ensure all necessary measures are in place to maintain smooth operations during rains. He urged all teams to remain committed to safety, environmental protection, and social responsibility while executing their duties.

Chairman, Coal India Reviews SECL

Newsmantra — Mon, 07 Aug 2023 12:15:06 +0000

Shri P.M. Prasad, Chairman, Coal India, chaired a review meeting of South Eastern Coalfields Limited (SECL) at Gevra Area, Chhattisgarh. Shri P.S. Mishra, CMD, SECL, and senior management of SECL were present in the meeting. Shri Prasad also visited Korba Coalfields and inspected the Gevra Mega Project today. After reviewing the mine plan from the view point, he went to the coal face and reached ground-zero and discussed.