Optimum utilisation of heavy equipment, improve in manufacturing and reduce in manufacturing value are key to spurring productiveness and going through market competitors, stated Singareni Collieries Company Limited (SCCL) chairman and managing director N. Balram on Friday.
Speaking on the Republic Day ceremony held underneath the aegis of the SCCL at Prakasham stadium in Kothagudem, Mr. Balram stated about 160 lakh tonnes of coal has to be produced within the remaining interval of this fiscal to obtain the annual coal manufacturing goal of 700 lakh tonnes. It implies that not less than 2.27 lakh tonnes of coal want to be produced daily, he added.
It is crucial to maximise the utilisation of heavy equipment like shovels and dumpers by rising their utilization from lower than 14 hours at present to not less than 18 hours to realise their full potential, he stated.
Underlining that security and welfare of coal staff and different employees have been accorded the best precedence, he stated plans have been afoot to introduce further man-riding methods, arrange relaxation rooms and make ICU ambulances obtainable at every coal mine.
He stated the State authorities has granted permission for the proposed 800 MW tremendous essential thermal energy technology unit to be arrange by the SCCL on the premises of the 2×600 MW Singareni Thermal Power Plant (STPP) in Jaipur mandal of Mancherial district.
Earlier, Mr. Balram hoisted the nationwide flag and felicitated the very best staff/coal staff of the SCCL on the event.
