Coal Secretary Vikram Dev Dutt has appreciated Mahanadi Coalfields Limited (MCL) for its consistent performance, technological capabilities and commitment to operational excellence.
Shri Dutt, IAS, chaired a review meeting of MCL and praised the company’s growth trajectory and progressive approach. He emphasised the need to maximise coal production and dispatch to strengthen India’s energy security.
The Coal Secretary also highlighted the importance of improving rail connectivity and accelerating First Mile Connectivity (FMC) projects to ensure efficient coal transportation.
The meeting was attended by MCL Chairman-cum-Managing Director Uday A Kaole, Director (Technical) Sanjay Jha, Chief Vigilance Officer Sambeet Sourav Nayak, Director (Finance) Nirmal Kumar Singh, along with Area General Managers, Heads of Departments and other senior officials.
The review highlighted MCL’s role in supporting the country’s growing energy requirements through improved production, infrastructure and operational efficiency.