Suryaa Telangana Desk: Singareni Collieries Company Limited Executive Director (Coal Movement) Badhavath Venkanna visited the Kothagudem area on Monday. Accompanied by Area General Manager Ch. Venkataramana, department heads, and officials, he inspected the VK Coal Mines and the Rapid Coal Handling Plant (RCHP).
During the visit to the VK Coal Mines, Venkanna observed the overburden (OB) removal works from the viewpoint. He directed officials to complete the removal process promptly to facilitate coal production. He inquired about the measures being taken to achieve the production targets set for the current financial year and emphasized the need for actions to improve output.
The General Manager provided details regarding the VK OC project’s surface mine operations and records. Venkanna reviewed daily coal production, transportation, OB blasting, and loading activities. He instructed officials to ensure the supply of quality coal to consumers and to exceed daily production and transport targets without interruptions. He also stressed the importance of maintaining safety precautions for employees working in surface mines.
Additionally, Venkanna inspected the coal transportation process via rail from the RCHP and reviewed coal grades to ensure quality standards are met. The event was attended by SO to GM Govinda Rao, Area Engineer Vittanala Ramakrishna, Area Safety Officer Venkateswarlu, VK CM Manager Murali, Security Officer Abhilash, and other department heads and officials.