SECL wins water management award

Newsmantra — Wed, 25 Mar 2026 07:32:41 +0000

BILASPUR: South Eastern Coalfields Limited (SECL) has been conferred with the “Integrated Industrial Water Management & Stewardship Award” at the Water Digest Awards 2026 for its contribution to water conservation and industrial water management. The award was presented on March 23, 2026, in New Delhi by Union Minister of State for Jal Shakti, Shri Raj Bhushan Choudhary, and was received by CMD Shri Harish Duhan and Director (Technical/Planning & Projects) Shri Ramesh Chandra Mahapatra.

The recognition highlights SECL’s innovative mine water utilisation initiatives, which channelise discharged mine water to address local water scarcity and support irrigation for farmers. The initiative has improved water availability in nearby rural areas, enabled multiple cropping cycles, and contributed to sustainable resource management and enhanced livelihoods.

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MoS Satish Chandra Dubey Lays Foundation Stone for “NeyveliNeer” Plant at NLCIL

Newsmantra — Tue, 30 Dec 2025 09:43:45 +0000

Neyveli . Union Minister of State for Coal and Mines, Shri Satish Chandra Dubey, during a two-day visit to Neyveli in Tamil Nadu, reviewed operations and development initiatives of NLC India Limited (NLCIL). On December 28, he laid the foundation stone for the “NeyveliNeer” Plant, a Ministry of Coal initiative aimed at utilising mine water to produce affordable, treated drinking water for nearby communities on a no-profit basis. The project, aligned with circular economy principles, will also create livelihood opportunities for women-led self-help groups.

The Minister chaired a review meeting on NLCIL’s performance and growth roadmap and interacted with young engineers, urging them to contribute to the vision of Viksit Bharat. He lauded NLCIL’s role in energy security, water conservation, CSR initiatives, youth skill development and sustainable mining practices. CMD Shri Prasanna Kumar Motupalli outlined the company’s expansion plans across power, mining and renewable energy sectors.

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SECL wins water management award

MoS Satish Chandra Dubey Lays Foundation Stone for “NeyveliNeer” Plant at NLCIL