Bilaspur (thestates.news)| Shri B. Sairam, Chairman, Coal India Limited, conducted an extensive inspection of South Eastern Coalfields Limited’s (SECL) Kusmunda Mega Project on Sunday, 11 October 2026. During the visit, he inspected various mining patches and reviewed coal production, overburden removal (OBR), and other operational activities. He also discussed the action plan for achieving the revised production target and addressed operational challenges with officials and concerned stakeholders.
The visit began with Shri Sairam reviewing mining activities from the viewpoint of Kusmunda Mine. Thereafter, he inspected the departmental mining patch and took stock of ongoing mining operations and production activities.
The Chairman subsequently visited the new contractual mining patch operated by KNR and reviewed the mining activities being carried out there. He also inspected the Neelkanth coal face, where he assessed the coal face conditions, exposure, and ongoing mining operations.
During the inspection, Shri Sairam emphasised the importance of achieving the production target set for the Kusmunda Project. He undertook a detailed review of existing constraints, operational challenges, and the measures required to enhance coal production.
Following the field inspection, the Chairman held a meeting with Kusmunda Area officials, representatives of contractual agencies, and other concerned stakeholders. Discussions focused on achieving production targets, ensuring effective coordination in mining operations, and addressing operational matters.
SECL CMD Shri Harish Duhan joined the meeting through video conferencing. Director (Technical–Operations) Shri Ramesh Chandra Mohapatra, Director (Technical–Planning & Projects) Shri Nripendra Nath, and senior officials of the Area were also present during the meeting.
