Bhopal: Northern Coalfields Limited (NCL), a subsidiary of Coal India Limited, has signed a new Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the Directorate of Technical Education, Bhopal, for the expansion of the Mining Engineering College being developed in Singrauli district of Madhya Pradesh.
Under the agreement, NCL will provide an additional ₹30.75 crore for constructing an extra floor at the institute. With this additional investment, the company’s total Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) commitment towards the college will exceed ₹107 crore.
The initiative aims to strengthen technical education in the Singrauli region and develop skilled professionals for the mining, energy and allied sectors.
NCL Increases CSR Commitment to Over ₹107 Crore
NCL had initially signed an MoU during the financial year 2022–23, approving ₹76.56 crore for the development of the Mining Engineering College.
Of the approved amount, ₹43.47 crore had been spent up to the financial year 2025–26. The remaining funds are expected to be utilised to complete the original scope of work by March 2027.
The latest MoU provides an additional ₹30.75 crore for constructing an extra floor, expanding the institute’s infrastructure and facilities.
Key financial details of the project include:
- Initial CSR allocation: ₹76.56 crore
- Additional allocation: ₹30.75 crore
- Total CSR commitment: More than ₹107 crore
- Amount spent up to FY 2025–26: ₹43.47 crore
- Expected completion of the original project scope: March 2027
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Additional Floor to Expand College Infrastructure
The additional construction will increase the institute’s capacity to provide academic and practical training facilities.
The proposed infrastructure will include:
- Additional classrooms
- Laboratories
- Tutorial rooms
- Faculty rooms
- An auditorium
- A library
- Computing facilities
- Furniture, equipment and machinery
These facilities are intended to support classroom learning, practical training, research and other academic activities. The expansion will help create the infrastructure required for the institute’s planned academic programmes.
Mining Engineering College to Begin Academic Session in 2027
The Mining Engineering College in Singrauli is planned to begin operations from the 2027 academic session, offering four Bachelor of Technology (B.Tech) programmes.
The proposed courses and annual intake are as follows:
- Mining Engineering: 120 seats
- Energy Engineering: 60 seats
- Electrical Engineering: 60 seats
- Environmental Engineering: 60 seats
The institute will have a combined annual intake capacity of 300 students across the four programmes.
The courses are designed to develop technical expertise in areas relevant to mining operations, energy production, electrical systems and environmental management. These disciplines are particularly relevant to the industrial and energy sectors in the Singrauli region.
NCL and Directorate of Technical Education Sign MoU
The MoU was signed by Rajeev Ranjan, General Manager (CSR), Northern Coalfields Limited, and Dr. Mohan Sen, Additional Director, Directorate of Technical Education, Bhopal.
The signing ceremony took place in the presence of Awadhesh Sharma, IAS, Commissioner of Technical Education.
The partnership reflects cooperation between NCL and the Madhya Pradesh technical education authorities to develop educational infrastructure and improve access to specialised technical education.
Project to Strengthen Technical Education in Singrauli
The Mining Engineering College is expected to play an important role in developing skilled manpower for the mining and energy sectors.
By investing in modern academic infrastructure and specialised engineering programmes, NCL aims to support technical education and create opportunities for students in the region.
The project also aligns with the company’s CSR efforts to contribute to community development in areas associated with its operations. Once operational, the institute is expected to provide local students with access to professional engineering education while helping address the demand for skilled technical personnel.
About Northern Coalfields Limited (NCL)
Northern Coalfields Limited is a subsidiary of Coal India Limited, a Maharatna public sector enterprise under the Ministry of Coal, Government of India. Headquartered in Singrauli, Madhya Pradesh, NCL is engaged in coal mining and supplies coal to power plants and other industries. The company also undertakes CSR initiatives focused on education, healthcare, infrastructure and community development.
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