Hyderabad: Singareni Collieries CMD N. Balram on Thursday instructed all area general managers to increase coal output to 2.4 lakh tonnes per day in November. The move aims to achieve the monthly target of 72 lakh tonnes and recover ground lost due to monsoon disruptions earlier this year.
He issued these directions during a review meeting at Singareni Bhavan in Hyderabad. The meeting included directors, corporate general managers, and all area GMs. It was the first time such a review was held in person instead of the usual monthly video conference.
To meet targets, teams must also clear 13.75 lakh cubic meters of overburden daily. Balram stressed teamwork and urged all departments to ensure safe and smooth production. “Coal remains our core business, even as SCCL ventures into other areas,” he said. He also asked staff to follow company rules strictly, especially in staffing and operations.
The CMD warned against delays and said every task must be completed without backlog. He added that all employees must get fair opportunities as per norms, and any lapse would not be tolerated.
Balram placed strong focus on safety, noting three fatal accidents last year. “Our aim this year is zero fatalities,” he said, and directed officials to step up safety checks, especially in underground mines.
He also reviewed new projects, including the VK Open Cast mine at Kothagudem. It must produce at least six lakh tonnes by March, he said. Four more mines should become operational this year, and officials must closely track pending approvals.