Union Minister of Coal and Mines G. Kishan Reddy, during his two-day visit to South Eastern Coalfields Limited (SECL), held a high-level meeting with Chhattisgarh Chief Minister Vishnu Deo Sai on Friday to advance mining-led economic development in the state. The discussion aimed at fast-tracking land acquisition, expediting environmental clearances, and enhancing coordination for integrated rehabilitation and resettlement projects.
Highlighting the strategic role of Chhattisgarh in the critical mineral supply chain, the minister stressed on unlocking the mineral potential of the state through accelerated exploration and sustainable mining practices.
The meeting was attended by key officials including Chhattisgarh Chief Secretary Amitabh Jain, Additional Secretary Ministry of Coal Rupinder Brar, Joint Secretary B.P. Pati, Coal India Chairman P.M. Prasad, SECL CMD Harish Duhan, and senior representatives from both central and state governments.
Earlier in the day, Reddy interacted with NEET aspirants under SECL’s flagship CSR initiative ‘SECL Ke Sushrut’, which offers free residential coaching to students from coal-belt regions. He praised the initiative for empowering youth and reaffirmed the government’s commitment to enhancing education in mining areas.
At Sri Sathya Sai Sanjeevani Hospital in Raipur, Reddy met young beneficiaries of ‘SECL Ki Dhadkan’—a healthcare program offering free surgeries for children with congenital heart defects. He lauded SECL for its life-saving outreach and emphasized continued support from coal PSUs for social welfare.
In a review meeting with officials from the Indian Bureau of Mines (IBM) and the Geological Survey of India (GSI), Reddy evaluated exploration progress and discussed strategies to deepen survey efforts in mineral-rich regions.
The minister’s visit underscores the central government’s vision of aligning coal sector expansion with national goals of sustainability, social equity, and inclusive growth. By bridging policy with grassroots impact—from accelerating mineral exploration to transforming lives through education and healthcare—Reddy reaffirmed the Centre’s determination to make mining regions engines of prosperity and resilience.
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