Alongside this honor, SECL became the first Coal India subsidiary to cross 50 Million Tonnes of coal production in FY 2026-27, registering a 9.5% year-on-year growth.

The achievement was anchored by its key Korba mega projects: Dipka (11.8 MT), Gevra (11.7 MT), and Kusmunda (9.7 MT).

CMD Shri Harish Duhan emphasized that balancing environmental conservation with energy security remains core to SECL’s growth strategy.

The department carried out extensive modification of LT power supply systems and service lines in Sector-22 residential quarters and laid copper power cables at the Tarapur Filter House and Booster Pump House to ensure smooth operation of motors. Several critical power distribution projects were also completed, including revival and commissioning of the Feeder-7 overhead line from Brahmani Water Works to Sector-8 substations, bus-bar modification at the Sector-17 Attending Substation, replacement and jointing of high-capacity underground cables and modification of Feeder-7 and Feeder-9 networks.

One of the major achievements during the year was the restoration of the 11 KV emergency power line from the Plant to the CISF Colony and CISF Barracks after nearly ten years, considerably enhancing emergency power reliability. The Vacuum Circuit Breaker (VCB) of Transformer-5 was also upgraded by replacing the Siemens make equipment with ABB make and successfully commissioned.

To further improve the reliability of the electrical network, the department overhauled three power transformers and 26 distribution transformers. In addition, repairs were carried out on three 630 KVA, five 500 KVA and five 250 KVA transformers installed across the Steel Township. Maintenance work, including repair and circuit modification of the crane main contactor at Intake Well-1, was also completed successfully.

In line with RSP’s sustainability initiatives, the department installed a 3 KW standalone solar power system at Lagoon Gate along with LT cable connectivity from Tarakera Pump House. It also installed 46 solar street lights at various locations in the peripheral and slum areas of Rourkela, promoting clean energy while improving public safety.

Through these initiatives, the Electrical Section has strengthened the township’s power infrastructure, enhanced system reliability, ensured uninterrupted power supply and advanced the use of renewable energy.

The Conference brought together eminent experts, industry leaders, academicians, engineers, researchers and practitioners from across the nation and beyond to deliberate on the future of thermal power generation in an increasingly sustainable energy landscape.

The distinguished gathering was graced by several stalwarts of the power sector, including Shri Praveen Gupta, Member (Thermal), Central Electricity Authority ; Shri S. Suresh Kumar, IAS, Chairman, DVC; Shri Ujjwal Kanti Bhattacharya, MD, STEAG Energy Services(India) Pvt. Ltd. .; Shri Ravindra Kumar, Director (Operations), NTPC Ltd.; Shri Subrata Mandal, Director (O&M), The West Bengal Power Development Corporation Ltd.; Shri Brajesh Kumar Singh, MD (Generation),CESC , among many other eminent dignitaries.

Under his leadership, NLC India has seen a massive transformation, including a fourfold increase in market capitalization and a significant shift toward renewable energy and digitalization. Upon receiving the award, Shri Motupalli dedicated the achievement to the entire NLC India workforce, emphasizing that their collective teamwork is what fuels the company’s success. He reaffirmed the organization’s commitment to sustainable growth and enhancing India’s energy security through green initiatives and operational excellence.