Prime Minister Mr. Narendra Modi recently inaugurated three major First Mile Connectivity (FMC) projects of SECL under the “Develop India – Develop Chhattisgarh” program in line with India’s commitment to strengthening energy security and enhancing sustainable development.
Built at over Rs 600 crore, these projects are an important step towards faster, environment-friendly and efficient mechanized coal extraction.
Dipka OCP Coal Handling Plant located in the Dipka area of SECL is a major project costing more than Rs 211 crore.
With an annual coal handling capacity of 25 MT, the project has an overground bunker capacity of 20,000 tonnes and a 2.1 km long conveyor belt, facilitating fast loading of 4,500 – 8,500 tonnes of coal per hour.
Additionally, the project will ensure environment-friendly transportation by reducing road-based coal movement between pithead and rail siding, thereby curbing carbon emissions. This will benefit the environment and reduce rake loading time to less than an hour and increase operational efficiency.
Another important project is Chhal OCP Coal Handling Plant in Raigarh area of SECL. It has been built at a cost of more than Rs 173 cr. Additionally, the third project is Baraud OCP Coal Handling Plant in the SECL Raigarh area.
In line with the PM Gatishakti National Master Plan, these projects will significantly contribute to strengthening coal infrastructure across the region.
