New coal mines to be opened in Five Year Plans

Bilaspur, Aug 2: All new coal projects proposed in the 10th and 11th Five Year Plans would be started on schedule to maximise coal production to fulfill entire requirement, a senior official said.

This was disclosed by Mr M P Dixit, who took as Chairman-cum-Managing Director of Bilaspur-based South Eastern Coalfields Limited on Friday August 1. Addressing SECL General Managers and all departmental heads, Mr Dixit stressed the need for maximum production while ensuring safety and welfare of employees, besides environmental protection.

UNI