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Coal India Chairman Reviews SECL Gevra Mine Operations

Newsmantra — Mon, 12 Oct 2026 13:15:23 +0000

BILASPUR. Coal India Limited Chairman Shri B. Sairam recently visited SECL’s Gevra Project to inspect operational patches and review production plans. During his visit, Shri Sairam inspected departmental and contractual mining areas, including the KJSL, Dev, PNC, and Sainik patches. Demonstrating hands-on leadership, he climbed aboard India’s first Tata Hitachi 21-cubic-metre electric shovel to inspect its cabin and interacted directly with P&H shovel and 240-tonne dumper operators. . Accompanied by SECL Directors Shri Ramesh Chandra Mohapatra and Shri Nripendra Nath, Shri Sairam engaged with workers to discuss safety, ergonomics, productivity, and future growth strategies.

Coal Companies Exchange Best Practices to Strengthen Vigilance

Newsmantra — Mon, 28 Sep 2026 11:11:11 +0000

BILASPUR. SECL Chief Vigilance Officer Shri Himanshu Jain visited Central Coalfields Limited (CCL) recently and interacted with vigilance officials from CCL and CMPDIL, as part of the Vigilance Awareness Campaign 2026,. The session focused on sharing best practices, systemic improvements and digital initiatives aimed at strengthening preventive vigilance, enhancing transparency and improving technology-enabled monitoring and governance.

Shri Jain also visited CCL’s Integrated Command and Control Centre (ICCC) to review its technology-driven monitoring and surveillance systems. The initiative highlighted the importance of inter-company knowledge sharing and identifying successful, replicable practices for wider adoption across Coal India Limited and its subsidiaries, supporting digital transformation, stronger vigilance mechanisms and good governance across the Coal India ecosystem.

SECL’s Hospital Management System to be Implemented Across Coal India

Newsmantra — Wed, 23 Sep 2026 10:49:51 +0000

BILASPUR. The Hospital Management Information System (HMIS) developed by South Eastern Coalfields Limited (SECL) will now be implemented across Coal India. The system developed by SECL will serve as the basis for an integrated hospital management system for Coal India, benefiting more than 2.2 lakh employees. This will enable health-service-related processes across hospitals of various subsidiary companies to be connected through a common digital platform.

SECL Felicitates 75 Workers with Vishwakarma Awards

Newsmantra — Wed, 23 Sep 2026 10:45:31 +0000

BILASPUR. South Eastern Coalfields Limited (SECL) organised the second edition of the SECL Vishwakarma Awards at its headquarters in Bilaspur on the occasion of Vishwakarma Jayanti. A total of 75 regular and contractual workers were honoured for their exemplary contributions in mining, operations, maintenance, supervision and other technical activities.

The event was attended by SECL’s senior management, including Director (HR) Shri Biranchi Das, Director (Technical/Operations) Shri Ramesh Chandra Mohapatra and Director (Technical/Projects & Planning), Additional Charge, Shri Nripendra Nath, along with representatives of trade unions, safety and welfare committees, associations, officers and employees.

A message from Union Minister for Coal and Mines Shri G. Kishan Reddy highlighted the vital role of coal workers in strengthening India’s energy security and nation-building.

As part of Swachhata Hi Seva and Special Campaign 6.0, sanitation workers were also felicitated for their contribution towards maintaining clean and organised workplaces.

SECL is undertaking cleanliness drives, disposal of pending matters, space optimisation, records management and e-waste management across its establishments, reinforcing the message of respect for work, recognition of skills, cleanliness and commitment to national energy security.

Media Delegation Visits SECL to Review Mining Operations, Energy Security and Sustainability Initiatives

Newsmantra — Fri, 18 Sep 2026 11:15:18 +0000

BILASPUR: A media delegation comprising journalists and media representatives from Bhubaneswar and Uttarakhand visited South Eastern Coalfields Limited (SECL) to gain first-hand insights into its mining operations and contribution to the nation’s energy security. The media familiarisation visit was facilitated by the Press Information Bureau (PIB), Raipur, Bhubaneswar and Uttarakhand, under the Ministry of Information & Broadcasting, Government of India. During an interaction at SECL headquarters in Bilaspur, the delegation was briefed on the company’s operations and initiatives covering environmental stewardship, mine safety, technology adoption, corporate social responsibility, community and employee welfare, diversification and women empowerment. The interaction was attended by Director (HR) Biranchi Das, Director (Technical–Operations) Ramesh Chandra Mohapatra and Director (Technical–Projects & Planning), Additional Charge, Nripendra Nath, along with senior officials.

The delegation also visited SECL’s Gevra Area, Asia’s largest coal mine, where the media representatives witnessed mining operations and gained an understanding of coal extraction and related activities. They also observed environmental and sustainability initiatives, including the Miyawaki plantation programme. SECL management highlighted its commitment to meeting the country’s energy requirements while maintaining a strong focus on safe, technology-driven and sustainable mining, environmental protection and community welfare. The visit concluded with an interactive question-and-answer and experience-sharing session, during which the delegation engaged with SECL officials on issues relating to mining, energy security, safety, technology, environment and community development.

Ramesh Chandra Mohapatra Takes Charge as Director (Technical) at SECL

Newsmantra — Thu, 10 Sep 2026 11:35:22 +0000

BILASPUR. Shri Ramesh Chandra Mohapatra has officially assumed charge as Director (Technical) – Operations at South Eastern Coalfields Limited (SECL), alongside holding the additional charge of Director (Technical) – Project & Planning. With over three decades of rich experience in the mining sector, Shri Mohapatra began his career at SECL’s Korba Area in Surakachhar Colliery and subsequently held key positions including Colliery Manager, Project Officer, Additional General Manager, and General Manager of the Jhanjra Area at Eastern Coalfields Limited (ECL). Throughout his distinguished career across Coal India Limited’s major underground and opencast operations, he has been instrumental in boosting production, deploying modern mining technologies, resolving complex land and rehabilitation issues, and strengthening community relations.

Franklin Jayakumar Takes Charge as CMD of Northern Coalfields Limited

Newsmantra — Wed, 09 Sep 2026 12:33:30 +0000

SINGRAOULI. Shri N. Franklin Jayakumar has taken over as the Chairman-cum-Managing Director (CMD) of Northern Coalfields Limited (NCL), a key subsidiary of Coal India Limited, earlier he was serving as Director (Technical) at South Eastern Coalfields Limited (SECL). He has earlier worked with NLC India Limited and Singareni Collieries Company Limited (SCCL).

SECL Organises Workshop on Sustainable Operational Excellence and Leadership

Newsmantra — Tue, 08 Sep 2026 07:54:26 +0000

Bilaspur: A two-day training programme on “Sustainable Operation Excellence” successfully concluded at the Human Resource Development (HRD) Centre of South Eastern Coalfields Limited (SECL), Indira Vihar,recently . The session witnessed active participation from officers and employees representing various operational areas and departments of the company in the presence of General Manager (HR/HRD/Welfare) Shri B. C. Sethi. The primary resource person, Shri Vimalendu Kumar, former Director (Human Resources) at Northern Coalfields Limited, shared detailed insights on sustainable operational practices, leadership development, change management, team building, and organizational effectiveness. Participants actively engaged during the interactive sessions, sharing experiences and praising the workshop for its practical focus on enhancing work culture and continuous operational improvement.

SECL Director HR Biranchi Das Speaks on Labour Reforms at XLRI Conclave

Newsmantra — Wed, 02 Sep 2026 08:19:03 +0000

JAMSHEDPUR : SECL Director (Personnel) Shri Biranchi Das participated as a key panelist in a session on Labour Reforms & Its Implications for Labour Relations: Industrial Relations at the ongoing HR for Greater Good Conclave hosted by XLRI Jamshedpur. Moderated by Prof. Paramjyot Singh, the three-day conclave brought together leading industry experts and human resource professionals to examine emerging trends and modern challenges in employee relations. During the discussion, Shri Das highlighted key insights into the evolving legislative landscape and shared practical approaches for promoting progressive workplace standards and maintaining harmonious labor-management relationships.

SECL Launches CSR Project for Differently-Abled Children in Chhattisgarh

Newsmantra — Thu, 27 Aug 2026 09:08:18 +0000

BILASPUR. South Eastern Coalfields Limited (SECL) has launched a new Corporate Social Responsibility initiative titled “Integrated Education for Differently- Abled Children” in the Raigarh block of Chhattisgarh. The project aims to provide inclusive educational support, specialized learning tools, and developmental aid to children with special needs, ensuring they have equitable access to learning opportunities.

Through this endeavor, the Miniratna PSU seeks to empower local communities and promote inclusive development by addressing key educational gaps for differently-abled youth across the region.