Bhubaneswar: B. Sairam, Chairman of Coal India Limited, concluded his visit to Mahanadi Coalfields Limited (MCL) on Sunday with extensive inspections and review meetings across key mining areas in Odisha.
On the final day, Sairam inspected Kulda and Garjanbahal mines, along with the Sardega CHP-RLS in the Basundhara Area. He also visited the Siarmal mine and assessed the progress of logistics augmentation at Barpali in the Mahalaxmi Area.
He chaired mine-wise review meetings with general managers and held detailed discussions on strengthening coal evacuation infrastructure to ensure seamless supply to consumers, Coal India said in a post on X.
During the visit, Sairam felicitated outstanding employees, visited a DAV school, and planted a sapling, reaffirming the organisation’s commitment to sustainability.
Earlier, on the second day of his visit, the chairman toured the Ib Valley Coalfields. He inspected operations at Samleswari, Integrated Lakhanpur-Belpahar-Lilari, and Lajkura open-cast projects. He also reviewed coal evacuation systems, including Coal Handling Plants, Rapid Loading Systems, and railway connectivity.
Sairam further visited coal stockyards and inspected the Ib Valley Non-Coking Coal Washery, the largest washery under Coal India. He also reviewed the progress of the under-construction 10 MW solar power plant in the Lakhanpur Area.
Later, he chaired a comprehensive review meeting with Area General Managers, focusing on mine-wise performance, expansion plans, and key performance indicators. The discussions emphasised addressing challenges related to production and coal supply logistics.
Sairam was accompanied by Uday A. Kaole, CMD, MCL, along with senior officials of MCL and Coal India.
