SECL inks pact with Pelma Collieries for Chhattisgarh opencast mine
Coal India. According to the ministry, SECL has succeeded in starting its old and closed mines on MDO mode.
Ketki UG of Bishrampur area has achieved the distinction of becoming the first coal mine in India to produce coal on MDO mode. On the other hand, a letter of award has also been issued to Kalyani UG Mine of Bhatgaon area for operating it on MDO - revenue sharing model.
Along with this, SECL is also working towards starting other projects on MDO mode. SECL Raigarh area is a strategically important coalfield in terms of coal reserve and the area will majorly contribute towards the total production of SECL in the coming future.
It is the third largest coalfield in the country with an estimated coal reserve of about 1900 million tonne. Rail corridor is also being developed in this area by SECL for speedy evacuation of coal.
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