Archive · 28 Jul 2026
Bhatti Expands Singareni’s Mining Beyond Coal
Mallu Bhatti Vikramarka, the Deputy Chief Minister and Energy Minister of Telangana, has been leading significant changes at the Singareni Collieries Company Limited (SCCL).
Over the past two-and-a-half years, he has focused on resolving administrative and operational issues in the departments of finance, energy, and planning.
One of the major achievements has been the revival of the Naini Coal Mine in Odisha, which had been stalled for nearly nine years.
Vikramarka also played a crucial role in securing the mining lease for the Tadicherla-II Coal Block, which had been non-operational for over a decade.
SCCL has also entered the critical minerals sector by securing exploration licenses for gold and copper deposits in Karnataka.
The Telangana government is also pursuing the reallocation of additional coal blocks to strengthen SCCL's long-term reserves and generate employment opportunities.
Deputy Chief Minister Mallu Bhatti Vikramarka has led the expansion of SCCL beyond coal production.
Revived the Naini Coal Mine in Odisha after nine years of inactivity.
Secured the mining lease for the Tadicherla-II Coal Block after a decade of delay.
SCCL has entered the critical minerals sector with exploration licenses for gold and copper in Karnataka.
The Telangana government is pursuing the reallocation of additional coal blocks to strengthen SCCL's reserves and create jobs.
- Who
- Mallu Bhatti Vikramarka, Deputy Chief Minister and Energy Minister of Telangana
- What
- Expansion of Singareni Collieries Company Limited (SCCL) beyond coal production
- When
- Over the past two-and-a-half years since the Congress government assumed office
- Where
- Telangana, Odisha, Karnataka
- Why
- To diversify SCCL's operations, secure critical minerals, and ensure energy security and employment opportunities
Congress Government's Vision
Opposition's Critique
Transformation of SCCL
Congress Government's Vision
The Congress government has successfully diversified SCCL's operations, securing critical mineral exploration licenses and reviving stalled projects.
Opposition's Critique
The opposition argues that the expansion is merely political posturing and lacks substantial long-term benefits for the state.
- Deputy Chief Minister
- Mallu Bhatti Vikramarka
- Company
- Singareni Collieries Company Limited (SCCL)
- Naini Coal Mine
- Revived after 9 years, operational in Odisha's Angul district
- Tadicherla-II Coal Block
- Secured mining lease after 10 years of delay
- Critical Minerals
- Gold and copper exploration licenses secured in Karnataka
- Coal Blocks
- Pursuing reallocation of Koyagudem-III, Sathupalli-III, and Manuguru Dip Side Block