Discipline and Teamwork Are Singareni’s Greatest Strengths, SCCL Chairman Remarks During His Visit to Ramagundam-1 Area
RAMAGUNDAM, MAY 29, 2026: Chairman & Managing Director of  Singareni Collieries Company Limited (SCCL) Dr Buddhaprakash Jyoti undertook an extensive tour of the Ramagundam-1 Area and reviewed mine production, employee welfare, safety measures, and various facilities provided by the company.
As part of the visit, the CMD interacted directly with employees, officers, and workers at GDK-11 Incline, seeking their suggestions for the company’s development. During the interactive session, he discussed the present status of the company, measures for enhancing coal production, productivity, quality improvement, and plans.
He stated that Singareni’s rich experience, discipline, and collective work culture have made it a unique organisation. He emphasised that the company accords equal importance to employee welfare and safety alongside production growth.
On the occasion, the CMD inaugurated the 5th Man Riding System established in the mine. He said that the system would enable employees to travel safely, quickly, and comfortably between the mine surface and underground workplaces, significantly reducing physical strain on workers.
The CMD also felicitated employees who played a key role in the installation of the Man Riding System and other developmental works, appreciating their dedication and commitment.
Speaking on the occasion, Director (Operations) L.V. Suryanarayana stated that GDK-11 is the second-largest mine in Singareni in terms of productivity and mechanisation. He advised officials to make effective use of modern machinery to reduce the cost of operations while achieving production targets.
Director (Projects & Planning) K. Venkateswarlu urged employees to work collectively to bring the mine to a zero-loss position and ensure profitable operations. He said that efforts should be made to develop the project from the present production level of one million tonnes to 1.5 million tonnes in the future.
Later, the CMD visited GDK-5 Opencast Mine and reviewed coal and overburden production, transportation, machinery utilisation, and productivity. He instructed officials to achieve the assigned targets while maintaining safety, efficiency, and quality standards.
The CMD subsequently visited the Jawaharlal Nehru Stadium in Ramagundam-1 Area and inspected the sports and recreational facilities provided for employees and their family members. He stressed the need to promote sports and healthy recreational activities for the well-being of employees.
Later, at the Ramagundam-1 Area General Manager’s Office, the CMD conducted a video conference with General Managers of all areas. During the meeting, he reviewed coal production, productivity, safety standards, quality, cost control measures, and future targets, and issued necessary directions. He instructed all areas to work in coordination to achieve the production targets assigned to them and contribute to the overall growth of the company. The CMD also enquired about the performance of employees working in various departments at the GM Office.
Among those present were V. Seetharamaiah, President, AITUC, M. Thirumala Rao, Director (E&M), B. Venkanna, Executive Director & CVO (Coal Movement), T. Srinivas, GM (CDN) & Marketing, D. Lalit Kumar, General Manager, Ramagundam-1 Area, Madhusudhan, General Manager, Ramagundam-3 Area, Ramudu, In-charge General Manager, Ramagundam-2 Area, Heads of departments, officers, union leaders, and a large number of employees also participated in the programme.
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