Chairman and Managing Director of Western Coalfields Limited (WCL) Manoj Kumar interacted with the WCL staff through the programme ‘Rubaru’ on Friday. On the occasion, he motivated the Team WCL to achieve the coal production target of the company. He informed the gathering that WCL has achieved 36.56 million tonnes coal production till December 1 which is 4.83 million tonnes or 15.3 per cent more than the previous year. WCL has also dispatched 43.42 million tonnes of coal during the same period, which is 17.3% more than last year. Similarly, WCL has achieved 118% of the target so far by removing 245.73 million cubic meters of overburden. Referring to the achievements made so far, he praised the enthusiasm and hard work of Team WCL.

 

He said that at present work is being done through 5 surface miners in 4 open mines in WCL, which has increased the safety along with blast free mining. In this direction, he mentioned the plan to install 5 more surface miners. Apart from this, ‘Star Performer Awards’ will be given to personnel who have given their best to achieve the goal. He expressed confidence that WCL will achieve its annual production, dispatch and OBR targets. On the occasion Director J P Dwivedi; Director A K Singh; Chief Vigilance Officer Ajay Mhetre and others were among the prominent persons attended the event. In addition to this, a large number of general managers, department heads, officers and employees were also present in the audience.