BILASPUR — A high-level media delegation from Bhubaneswar and Uttarakhand conducted an institutional tour of South Eastern Coalfields Limited (SECL) to review core coal extraction procedures, national energy security strategies, and environmental sustainability frameworks.
The exposure visit was organized and coordinated by the Press Information Bureau (PIB) through its regional offices in Raipur, Bhubaneswar, and Uttarakhand.
Key Operational & Sustainability Highlights
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Headquarters Briefing: Senior SECL management provided executive briefings at the Bilaspur headquarters covering mine safety protocols, advanced technology adoption, Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) programs, and women empowerment initiatives.
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Gevra Field Inspection: Delegation members inspected the Gevra Area—recognized as Asia’s largest coal mine—to observe large-scale coal extraction, mechanized handling, and operational safety measures firsthand.
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Environmental & Welfare Initiatives: The tour showcased SECL’s ecological restoration projects, including high-density Miyawaki plantation sites and community welfare programs.
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Corporate Commitment: During an interactive Q&A session, SECL leadership reaffirmed its strategic focus on balancing national energy security needs with safe, technology-backed, and ecologically sustainable mining practices.
