New Delhi: Bharat Coking Coal Limited (BCCL) Chairman-cum-Managing Director (CMD) Manoj Kumar Agrawal inspected key mining projects in the Putki-Balihari (PB) area on Tuesday to review mining operations, production and dispatch performance, and measures to address operational challenges.
During the visit, Agrawal inspected the Kenduadih Fire Patch, Patch-IV and Ekda Jor, assessing mining progress, operational arrangements and issues affecting productivity. He emphasised the need to improve operational efficiency, enhance productivity and ensure the timely completion of assigned work.
The CMD directed officials to remove obstacles affecting the expansion of mining patches and the progress of operations. He stressed the importance of resolving operational challenges promptly to prevent unnecessary delays and maintain uninterrupted mining activities.
BCCL CMD Reviews Mining Operations in Putki-Balihari Area
During the inspection, Agrawal took stock of the progress of mining activities and reviewed the operational challenges faced by the teams at the project sites.
He instructed officials to take immediate steps to address bottlenecks affecting mining operations and ensure that work progresses according to schedule.
The key priorities highlighted during the visit included:
- Improving operational efficiency and overall productivity.
- Removing obstacles affecting mining patch expansion.
- Ensuring timely execution of assigned work.
- Resolving operational challenges without unnecessary delays.
- Strengthening production and dispatch performance.
- Ensuring optimal utilisation of available resources.
Agrawal stressed that effective coordination among departments and timely decision-making were essential for improving mining performance.
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CMD Interacts with HEMM Representatives to Address Operational Issues
During the visit, the BCCL CMD also interacted with representatives of Heavy Earth Moving Machinery (HEMM) to understand the practical difficulties encountered during mining operations.
The discussions focused on identifying operational challenges and exploring possible solutions to improve the efficiency of mining activities.
Agrawal emphasised that issues affecting machinery deployment and mining operations should be addressed promptly to minimise disruptions and support higher productivity.
Reviews Pumping Systems and Electrical Infrastructure Under MDO Operations
Agrawal also reviewed the pumping systems and associated electrical infrastructure operating under the Mine Developer-cum-Operator (MDO) arrangements.
Highlighting the importance of reliable pumping facilities and efficient electrical systems, he called for close coordination between operational and technical teams to ensure the smooth functioning of mining projects.
The CMD stressed the need to address technical issues quickly and maintain effective coordination among the departments concerned.
Key areas of focus included:
- Ensuring reliable pumping arrangements.
- Improving the functioning of electrical infrastructure.
- Strengthening coordination between operational and technical teams.
- Resolving technical issues promptly.
- Supporting uninterrupted mining operations.
BCCL Focuses on Productivity and Timely Dispatch
Agrawal reiterated that improving operational efficiency, resolving bottlenecks and strengthening production and dispatch performance remained key priorities for the company.
He directed all concerned officials to work in close coordination, address challenges without delay and ensure the smooth and efficient execution of mining activities.
The inspection reflects BCCL’s focus on improving productivity, strengthening operational coordination and accelerating the resolution of issues affecting mining progress and dispatch performance.
Senior BCCL Officials Accompany CMD During Inspection
Several senior officials accompanied Agrawal during the inspection, including the General Manager and Additional General Manager of the Putki-Balihari area, the Project Officer, the concerned Manager, the General Manager (E&M) from headquarters, and officials from the Planning and Project (P&P) Department.
Their participation supported the review of mining operations, technical infrastructure and measures required to improve project execution.
About Bharat Coking Coal Limited (BCCL)
Bharat Coking Coal Limited (BCCL) is a subsidiary of Coal India Limited, a Maharatna public sector undertaking under the Ministry of Coal, Government of India. Headquartered in Dhanbad, Jharkhand, BCCL is a major producer of coking coal, which is an important raw material for the steel industry. The company operates coal mines primarily in the Jharia coalfield of Jharkhand and the Raniganj coalfield of West Bengal.
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