LAGATAR24 NETWORK
Ranchi, July 5: NTPC Coal Mining has opened this year’s 1st quarter coal production on a high note. The three operational coal mines Pakri-Barwadih (Jharkhand), Dulanga (Odisha) and Talaipalli (Chhattisgarh) have contributed to achieving the feat of 42.40 Lac Metric Tonnes (Lac MT) of coal production.
The coal production of 42.40 Lac MT in the first quarter of FY 22-23 was 61% more than the production of 26.40 Lac MT achieved last year.
Moreover, the production of coal during June 2022 was 15.55 Lac MT, a rise of 101% over the coal production of 7.73 Lac MT achieved in June 2021.
Along with this, NTPC has also achieved the overburden removal of 106 Lac cubic meters and coal despatch of 41.74 Lac MT to NTPC power plants, in this quarter.
NTPC has started mining operations in its Chatti-Bariatu coal mine and also touched coal on May 21. Coal from this mine will be supplied to Barh Power Station. The mining operation contract for Talaipalli (West Pit), Chhattisgarh was awarded June 30 and mining operations shall commence soon.
For consultancy and project management services, NTPC Coal Mining Division signed an MOU with MECON on June 2.
Being a signatory to the United Nations Global Compact’s CEO Water Mandate, NTPC has engaged the National Institute of Hydrology, Roorkee for Rainwater harvesting potential assessment and design of rainwater harvesting structure at Talaipalli township area and water positivity in 2 villages around the township.
Coal Mining Headquarters, Ranchi has developed & procured Safety Reflective Jackets with LED lights through MSME vendor in June 2022, to ensure improved visibility for personnel deployed in mines and siding during night hours. The safety jackets were also distributed among the workforce in coal mines.
