Archive · 20 Jul 2026
Bhatti credits Congress for Tadicherla-II coal block allotment
Deputy Chief Minister Bhatti Vikramarka said the current Congress government has secured the Tadicherla-II coal block for Singareni Collieries Company Ltd.
(SCCL), which was originally allotted in 2013 but remained pending.
He criticized the previous BRS government for neglecting SCCL and not participating in coal block auctions.
The current government is committed to strengthening SCCL and ensuring uninterrupted power supply.
Bhatti also announced a scheme to provide free solar-powered irrigation facilities to tribal farmers and highlighted the deployment of Power Ambulances for prompt outage response.
Deputy CM Bhatti credits Congress for securing Tadicherla-II coal block for SCCL.
Previous BRS government neglected SCCL, failing to secure new coal blocks.
Congress government committed to strengthening SCCL and ensuring uninterrupted power supply.
Indira Soura Giri Jala Vikasam scheme announced for tribal farmers with podu land titles.
Peak electricity demand increased to 16,600 MW due to unusual climatic conditions.
- Who
- Deputy Chief Minister Bhatti Vikramarka
- What
- Credits Congress for securing Tadicherla-II coal block for SCCL
- When
- During a visit to Khammam and Bhadradri Kothagudem districts on Sunday
- Where
- Tekulapalli in Yellandu Assembly constituency
- Why
- To highlight the government's efforts in securing coal blocks and strengthening SCCL
Congress Government
Previous BRS Government
Protection of Singareni's Interests
Congress Government
The Congress government reopened pending files and pursued the Centre to secure the Tadicherla-II coal block for SCCL, ensuring its future.
Previous BRS Government
The previous BRS government neglected SCCL for a decade, failing to secure new coal blocks and participate in auctions, leaving the company in a difficult position.
Coal Block Auctions
Congress Government
The Congress government is committed to strengthening SCCL and ensuring uninterrupted power supply through reforms and infrastructure initiatives.
Previous BRS Government
The previous BRS government stayed away from coal block auctions, leading to the allotment of Sathupalli and Koyagudem coal blocks to private players.
- Coal Block Allotment
- Tadicherla-II coal block allotted to SCCL during UPA government in 2013, secured by current government.
- Forest and Environmental Clearances
- Deputy CM Bhatti visited Odisha to expedite clearances for the Naini coal block.
- Employee Welfare
- Around 45,000 permanent employees and 35,000 contract workers depend on Singareni for livelihoods.
- Indira Soura Giri Jala Vikasam Scheme
- Tribal farmers with podu land titles to receive free solar-powered irrigation facilities.
- Power Sector
- Peak electricity demand increased to 16,600 MW due to unusual climatic conditions.
- Power Ambulance Services
- 165 Power Ambulances deployed across Telangana for prompt outage response.