Archive · 26 Jul 2026
Singareni Bans Mobile Phones in Coal Mines
The Singareni Collieries has banned the use of mobile phones in their coal mines.
This is because workers were making videos and taking selfies, which the management thought could cause accidents and reduce production.
The management said that using phones while driving big vehicles in the mines is dangerous.
They also mentioned that this ban follows the safety rules set by the Director General of Mines Safety.
Workers will now have to leave their phones before going into the mines.
Singareni Collieries has banned mobile phones in underground and opencast coal mines.
Workers were making reels and taking selfies, which the management found distracting and dangerous.
The ban aims to prevent accidents and decline in production due to mobile phone use.
80% of coal is produced in opencast mines, where large vehicles are used.
The order was issued on July 20 and will be strictly enforced by general managers.
- Who
- Singareni Collieries management and workers
- What
- Ban on mobile phone use in coal mines
- When
- Order issued on July 20
- Where
- Underground and opencast coal mines
- Why
- To prevent accidents and decline in production due to mobile phone use
Workers' Perspective
Management's Perspective
Use of Mobile Phones
Workers' Perspective
Workers enjoy capturing selfie videos and making reels at their workplace, which they share on social media.
Management's Perspective
Management believes the use of mobile phones can lead to accidents and decline in production.
- Organization
- Singareni Collieries
- Date of Order
- July 20
- Primary Production Method
- Opencast mines (80%)
- Safety Concern
- Accidents due to mobile phone use while operating vehicles
- Regulatory Norm
- Director General of Mines Safety norms