Team News Riveting
Bhopal, January 17
Chairman-cum-Managing Director (CMD) of Northern Coalfields Limited (NCL) Bhola Singh set the momentum to expedite the process of Forest and Environmental Clearances for surging the dry fuel output.
The CMD of Singrauli-based arm of state-run Coal India Limited (CIL) was on a visit to Block-B Open Cast project (OCP) of NCL. He asked the officials to follow up the clearances and complete the process to produce 8 MT Coal from the Block-B in next financial year in wake of growing energy demand of the Nation.
Notably, Block B area has been entrusted with the production target of 5.47 MT for FY 2021-22, whereas till date the unit has produced 4.64 MT of Coal with a remarkable 10 percent growth against the target till date.
During the visit, Singh inspected the operations, first mile connectivity project, mine infrastructure, heavy machines etc. He also reviewed the current production, dispatch and the future roadmap of the project.
Singh especially emphasized on environmental protection and passed on the necessary directives to concerned officials for massive plantation, dust suppression and maintenance of roads. The CMD appreciated the way the Heavy Machines and CHP are being taken care of and expressed satisfaction on coal exposure and quality of coal.
