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MCL Celebrates 35th Foundation Day

Newsmantra — Wed, 08 Apr 2026 10:31:51 +0000

SAMBALPUR. Mahanadi Coalfields Limited celebrated its 35th Foundation Day at Sambalpur with enthusiasm, highlighting a year of strong performance and achievements. The celebrations began with a “Run for Excellence,” bringing together employees, leadership, and their families, followed by an interactive session with former CMDs focusing on future coal demand, sustainability, and strategic growth of the industry.

CMD Uday Anant Kaole praised the dedication of the MCL workforce and acknowledged the support of the Ministry of Coal, Coal India Limited, Odisha State Administration, and other stakeholders. The celebrations concluded on a high note with a performance by Sonu Nigam, inspiring everyone for the journey ahead.

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India Hits One-Billion-Tonne Coal Production Milestone for Second Consecutive Year

Newsmantra — Mon, 23 Mar 2026 11:14:34 +0000

NEW DELHI. India has successfully surpassed the one-billion-tonne coal production milestone for the second year in a row, significantly boosting the country’s energy security and self-reliance. The Ministry of Coal stated that this achievement ensures an uninterrupted fuel supply to key industries and allows thermal power plants to maintain record-high stock levels to meet rising electricity demands. Aligned with the “Viksit Bharat 2047” vision, the Ministry remains committed to a performance-driven ecosystem and proactive policy interventions to build a resilient energy framework and drive sustainable economic growth.

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CMD, NLC India Hands Over Rs.360 Crore Interim Dividend To Union Minister Of Coal & Mines, Shri G. Kishan Reddy.

Newsmantra — Thu, 19 Feb 2026 13:58:08 +0000

NEW DELHI. NLC India Limited (NLCIL), has handed over an interim dividend of Rs.360 Crore to the Government of India for the Financial Year 2025–26.

The dividend cheque was presented on 18th February 2026 by Shri Prasanna Kumar Motupalli, Chairman & Managing Director, NLC India Limited, to the Hon’ble Minister for Coal & Mines, Shri G. Kishan Reddy, in the presence of Shri. Sanoj Kumar Jha, Additional Secretary, Ministry of Coal towards the Government of India’s shareholding in the Company. The Hon’ble Minister for Coal & Mines appreciated NLC India Limited for its improved financial and physical performance, recognizing the Company’s sustained growth momentum and operational excellence.

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SECL’s DigiCOAL Showcased at National Platform for Digital Transparency

Newsmantra — Fri, 13 Feb 2026 09:13:57 +0000

NEW DELHI. In a notable acknowledgment of the Coal Ministry’s efforts to modernize and digitize the mining sector, South Eastern Coalfields Limited (SECL), a subsidiary of Coal India Limited under the Ministry of Coal, presented its flagship digital transformation initiative, DigiCOAL, at the National Workshop on “Digital Initiatives for Increasing Transparency in Governance” held at the SCOPE Convention Centre in New Delhi on 11 February 2026. This national platform highlighted the Ministry’s strategic focus on promoting transparency, accountability, and technology-driven reforms in the coal and mining industry. DigiCOAL exemplifies the government’s vision to create a more efficient, data-centric, and digitally integrated mining ecosystem, aligning with the broader goals of transparent governance and responsible resource management.

DigiCOAL is a comprehensive digital ecosystem designed to enhance operational oversight and institutional accountability across mining activities through advanced technological integration. Key features include real-time monitoring of heavy earth-moving machinery using sensor-based systems to detect anomalies and improve operational efficiency, video analytics and connected worker systems to enhance safety and operational control, drone-based surveillance for precise mine monitoring and regulation enforcement, data-driven mine planning using analytics for scientific production management, and integrated digital platforms for land records, training, spare parts management, and centralized decision-making. The recognition of DigiCOAL at the national workshop underscores how policy guidance from the Ministry of Coal, combined with technological adoption at the operational level, is transforming the mining sector into a more transparent, efficient, and future-ready industry committed to sustainable development and responsible energy production.

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