Archive · 7 Nov 2025
Singareni CMD Urges Accelerated Coal Production Post-Monsoon
The boss of a coal company called Singareni, Mr. Balram, told his managers that they need to dig up and send out a lot more coal now that the heavy rains are over.
They lost some production because of the rain, so they have to work harder to catch up.
He wants them to dig up a specific amount of coal and remove a lot of dirt every day to reach their goal for November.
Safety is also very important, and he wants everyone to work carefully.
They also talked about starting four new coal mines soon and making sure one big mine produces a lot of coal by next year.
Singareni CMD N. Balram has ordered a ramp-up in coal production and dispatch to recover from monsoon-induced losses.
The company aims to meet its November target of 72 lakh tonnes of coal production and dispatch.
Daily targets include 2.4 lakh tonnes of coal production/dispatch and 13.75 lakh cubic meters of overburden removal.
Emphasis was placed on safety, with a directive for efficient operations and zero tolerance for negligence.
Progress on new projects was reviewed, including the VK Open Cast Mine's target of 6 lakh tonnes by March 2026 and launching four new mines this year.
- Who
- Singareni Collieries Company Limited (SCCL) Chairman and Managing Director N. Balram and company officials including Directors, Corporate General Managers, and Area General Managers.
- What
- A review meeting directing accelerated coal production and dispatch to compensate for monsoon-related shortfalls and meet annual targets, with a focus on safety and new project development.
- When
- Thursday, after the monsoon season.
- Where
- Hyderabad
- Why
- To compensate for production losses caused by heavy rains in the first half of the year and to ensure the company meets its annual coal production, dispatch, and safety targets.
CMD's Directive
Operational Reality
Production Acceleration
CMD's Directive
Urging departments to accelerate operations and make up for lost output after the monsoon.
Operational Reality
Implicitly acknowledges a need to compensate for previous losses, suggesting potential operational challenges.
Performance Expectations
CMD's Directive
Stating that negligence or laxity in performance will not be tolerated.
Operational Reality
Highlights the pressure on officials to meet stringent daily and project-specific targets.
- Company
- Singareni Collieries Company Limited (SCCL)
- CMD
- N. Balram
- Meeting Date
- Thursday
- Location
- Hyderabad
- November Target
- 72 lakh tonnes of coal production and dispatch
- Daily Coal Production Target
- 2.4 lakh tonnes
- Daily Overburden Removal Target
- 13.75 lakh cubic meters
- VK Open Cast Mine Goal
- 6 lakh tonnes of coal production by March 2026
- New Mines Goal
- Four new mines operational within the year
