Singareni CollieriesCoal MinesSustainable ProductionEnergy SecurityState Government Initiative
Singareni Collieries to Develop 9 New Mines for Sustainable Production
Published: May 9, 2026
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The State Government has initiated a comprehensive plan for the development of nine new coal mines for Singareni Collieries Company Limited (SCCL) with the objective of ensuring long-term operational sustainability and energy security. The initiative is intended to offset production losses arising from the phased closure of existing mines due to depletion of reserves.
The company has prepared detailed proposals for nine projects and submitted them to the Centre - Ministry of Coal and Ministry of Forest and Environment for necessary clearances. Approvals have already been secured for 3 projects and coal production has commenced at the Naini Block in Odisha.
The proposed 9 projects are expected to bridge the gap in coal production and ensure uninterrupted coal supply to the customers for the next two decades. The projects include development of new open-cast mines, extensions of existing operations and extraction of residual coal reserves from previously closed underground mines.
The Chairman and Managing Director of the company, Buddhaprakash Jyoti, reviewed the progress of the proposed projects and asked officials to expedite pending statutory approvals and take necessary steps to ensure commencement of production from at least three projects this financial year itself. The company expects to begin coal production from the VK Coal Mine soon, following the completion of major statutory formalities.
The court or relevant authorities are yet to announce the next steps or official responses, however, the company will continue to work on obtaining necessary approvals and commencing production from the new mines, with the goal of ensuring sustainable production for the next 20 years. The State Government's initiative is expected to support the company's efforts to meet the growing energy demand of the State.