Singareni CMD Sets 20,000-Tonne Daily Coal Supply Target From Naini Block
He said increased overburden removal would create scope for higher coal production and directed officials to take steps accordingly.
Karimnagar:Singareni Collieries Company Limited chairman and managing director Dr Buddhaprakash Jyoti has directed officials to take measures to increase coal production at the Naini coal block in Odisha in line with the annual targets.
At a special review meeting held at Singareni Bhavan in Hyderabad on Saturday, the CMD asked officials to increase overburden removal and ensure smooth coal transportation. The meeting was attended by the company's directors and concerned general managers.
Citing the impact of El Nino, he said the Naini mine needed to supply at least 20,000 tonnes of coal a day to meet the state's electricity requirements. He said increased overburden removal would create scope for higher coal production and directed officials to take steps accordingly.
Naini mine general manager D. Vaidya briefed the CMD on current coal production, transportation, overburden removal and other activities at the mine. The CMD directed officials to take all necessary measures to ensure smooth coal transportation.
