Telangana Government Directs SCCL to Secure New Coal Blocks Outside State to Boost Production and Market Competitiveness
मुख्य बातें
- •Deputy Chief Minister M. Bhatti Vikramarka directed Singareni Collieries Company Ltd (SCCL) to secure new coal blocks outside Telangana to address declining coal quality and quantity in existing mines.
- •Vikramarka criticized the previous BRS government for failing to acquire new coal blocks over its decade-long tenure, leaving SCCL’s future at risk.
- •The state government pledged full support to SCCL and committed to reviewing progress on legislators’ suggestions every fortnight to ensure accountability.
- •Elected representatives from coal belt areas raised local issues at the meeting, and the Deputy CM assured timely action and inclusion of their recommendations in SCCL’s strategy.
Hyderabad, May 25, 2026: In a decisive move aimed at securing the future of coal production in Telangana, Deputy Chief Minister M. Bhatti Vikramarka has directed the management of Singareni Collieries Company Ltd (SCCL) to prioritize the acquisition of new coal blocks in other states. Speaking at a high-level meeting with ministers, legislators, and senior officials from the coal belt areas, Vikramarka emphasized the urgent need for SCCL to expand its operations beyond Telangana’s depleting mines to ensure a steady supply of high-quality coal at competitive costs.
