https://indianmasterminds.com

ADVERTISEMENT
ADVERTISEMENT

BEML Unveils India’s Largest Indigenous Electric Rope Shovel, Boosting Aatmanirbhar Bharat in Mining

The formal handover took place at Nigahi Mines, Singrauli, marking a significant stride toward India’s Aatmanirbhar Bharat mission and self-reliance in mining infrastructure.
Indian Masterminds Stories

Singrauli, Madhya Pradesh: In a historic moment for India’s mining and heavy engineering sector, BEML Ltd has unveiled the BRS21, the country’s largest indigenously designed and developed electric rope shovel. The formal handover took place at Nigahi Mines, Singrauli, marking a significant stride toward India’s Aatmanirbhar Bharat mission and self-reliance in mining infrastructure.

The monumental machine was officially handed over by Shri Shantanu Roy, Chairman and Managing Director of BEML, to B. Sairam, CMD of Northern Coalfields Ltd (NCL), in the presence of P.M. Prasad, CMD of Coal India Ltd (CIL), alongside senior officials and functional directors of BEML, CIL, and NCL.

A Technological Milestone in Indigenous Mining Solutions

Weighing 720 tonnes and equipped with a 21 cubic metre bottom dump bucket, the BRS21 is engineered for large-scale overburden removal in opencast mines. This electric rope shovel is fully designed, developed, and manufactured in India — a first for the nation — and positions India on the global stage as a capable producer of high-capacity, eco-friendly mining equipment.

Powered by a Siemens IGBT-based AC Drive System, the BRS21 is packed with cutting-edge features that enhance operational performance, safety, and environmental sustainability. Its zero-emission electric drive aligns with India’s goals for green mining and sustainable development.

Leadership Reactions

Speaking at the event, Shantanu Roy, CMD of BEML, said: “This moment marks a proud milestone for the nation as we advance the Prime Minister’s vision of Aatmanirbhar Bharat. The successful development of this colossal mining equipment by BEML in just 24 months speaks volumes of our engineering strength and collective resolve.

It’s not just a triumph for BEML but a defining moment for India’s coal sector, ushering in a new era of sustainable and self-reliant mining solutions. I am deeply grateful to Coal India and NCL for their unwavering confidence in us and for enabling us to deliver this breakthrough for the country,” he added.

Echoing the sentiment, P.M. Prasad, CMD of CIL, remarked: “The launch of the BRS21 is a moment of immense pride for India’s mining sector and a significant step towards environmentally sustainable mining practices. With this remarkable achievement, we are opening a new chapter in green mining. For years, we have witnessed massive mining equipment being built overseas — today, thanks to BEML’s unwavering commitment and excellence, India stands tall with its own indigenously designed and manufactured rope shovel.”

A Leap Toward Green and Self-Reliant Mining

The introduction of the BRS21 is not just a technological feat, but a symbol of India’s capability to design and deliver world-class industrial equipment. With this innovation, BEML reinforces its leadership in the mining and construction equipment sector, while also contributing to India’s climate goals by promoting electric-powered, zero-emission solutions in traditionally high-emission industries.

This indigenous marvel is expected to enhance productivity, reduce operational costs, and minimize the carbon footprint in India’s energy and mining sectors – a timely move as the nation intensifies efforts toward clean energy transitions.

About BEML

BEML Limited, formerly Bharat Earth Movers Limited, is an Indian public sector undertaking which manufactures a variety of heavy equipment, such as that used for earth moving, railways, transport and mining. It is headquartered in Bangalore. BEML is Asia’s second-largest manufacturer of earth moving equipment.


Indian Masterminds Stories
ADVERTISEMENT
ADVERTISEMENT
Related Stories
ADVERTISEMENT
ADVERTISEMENT
NEWS
CM mohan Yadav
MP’s Rewa Regional Tourism Conclave: Rs3,000 Crore Investment Proposals Open New Horizons for Economic Growth and Employment
mohan yadav
CM Yadav Unveils Rs3,000 Crore Investment Intentions to Boost Tourism in MP’s Rewa and Shahdol Divisions- Details Inside
IAS Prasanth N
Kerala Govt Orders Inquiry Into Suspended IAS Officer N. Prasanth Over Social Media Allegations- Full Details Inside
Madras_High_Court_
Blurring the Line: Tamil Nadu Government Faces Legal Heat Over IAS Officers’ Appointment as Official Spokespersons- Know Details
ChhattisgarhGovt_resized
Chhattisgarh to Develop 'State Capital Region' on NCR Lines: New Growth Engine for Urban Expansion
Bihar Government-resized-IM
Bihar Government Hikes Pension for Journalists and Their Spouses under Patrakaar Samman Scheme - Details Inside
CM Nitish Kumar
CM Nitish Kumar Lays Foundation Stones Worth Rs 426 Crore in Madhubani, Emphasizes Inclusive Development - Know More
Govt
Uttarakhand Sanctioned 212 Roads Under PMGSY-III, Confirms Rural Development Ministry - Details Inside
ADVERTISEMENT
ADVERTISEMENT
Videos
WhatsApp Image 2025-07-26 at 13.16
What Most Indians Don't Know About Jim Corbett
WhatsApp Image 2025-07-24 at 18.24
How Fireflies and Butterflies Returned In Corbett’s Homeland
Chhoti haldwani
The Forgotten Village of Jim Corbett Comes Alive Again
ADVERTISEMENT
UPSC Stories
IAS Priyansha Garg
Why Mindset Matters: IAS Priyansha Garg’s Mental Health Mantra for UPSC
After two failed prelims, Priyansha Garg cracked UPSC with AIR 31 in her fourth attempt, proving how...
Ashish Akshat
From Setback to State Topper: How Ashish Akshat Topped JPSC While Working Full-Time
Ashish Akshat from Dhanbad topped JPSC 2023, proving that resilience, discipline, and family support...
pulkit bansal new
How a Village Shifted Dr. Pulkit Bansal’s Stethoscope to a Sarkari File
From AIIMS Delhi to AIR 155 in UPSC, Dr Pulkit Bansal’s village posting turned a doctor’s stethoscope...
Social Media
Mangroves
Mangroves: Nature’s Shield Against Disasters, Says Officer Parveen Kaswan on Mangroves Day - Watch His Post Here
Mangroves, with their dense, interlaced root systems, form a mesh-like structure that serves as a buffer...
Retired IPS Inderjit Singh Sidhu
Purpose Doesn’t Retire: How 88-Year-Old Retired DIG Becomes Chandigarh’s ‘Quiet Warrior’ of Cleanliness
Inderjit Singh Sidhu’s Dawn Patrol Earns Applause, Mahindra’s Praise for a Man Who Chose Action Over...
Kashish Mittal ex IAS
Ex-IAS Officer Kashish Mittal’s Soulful Rendition of ‘Unke Andaz-e-Karam’ Goes Viral
Former IAS Officer and IIT Delhi Graduate Wins Hearts with Nusrat Fateh Ali Khan Cover
ADVERTISEMENT
ADVERTISEMENT
ADVERTISEMENT
Latest
CM mohan Yadav
MP’s Rewa Regional Tourism Conclave: Rs3,000 Crore Investment Proposals Open New Horizons for Economic Growth and Employment
mohan yadav
CM Yadav Unveils Rs3,000 Crore Investment Intentions to Boost Tourism in MP’s Rewa and Shahdol Divisions- Details Inside
ADVERTISEMENT
ADVERTISEMENT
ADVERTISEMENT
ADVERTISEMENT
ADVERTISEMENT
ADVERTISEMENT
ADVERTISEMENT
Videos
WhatsApp Image 2025-07-26 at 13.16
WhatsApp Image 2025-07-24 at 18.24
Chhoti haldwani
ADVERTISEMENT
ADVERTISEMENT