Five mines of Singareni Collieries Company Limited (SCCL) received the Ministry of Coal’s Five-Star Rating Awards for 2024–25 at a ceremony in Raipur, Chhattisgarh, on 2 November 2026. Union Minister of State for Coal and Mines Satish Chandra Dubey presented the awards to SCCL Chairman and Managing Director Buddhaprakash Jyoti.
Awarded mines and assessment
The mines were RKNT and RK-6 Incline in Srirampur Area, JVR OC-2 in Sattupalli Area, Khairigura OC in Bellampalli Area, and RGOC-1 in Ramagundam-3 Area. The Ministry evaluates mines annually on 84 parameters covering operational performance, safety, management, infrastructure, environmental protection and workers’ welfare. A score above 91 out of 100 qualifies a mine for a Five-Star Rating. The awards recognise mining practices, worker safety, environmental protection and welfare initiatives.
SCCL’s additional recognition
SCCL also won first prize in the underground category at the Annual Star Rating Awards for 2024–25. Telangana Deputy Chief Minister and Energy Minister Bhatti Vikramarka congratulated Singareni’s officers, employees and staff.
Important Facts for Exams
- Mine methods: SCCL operates both open-cast and underground mines in Telangana, combining surface and underground extraction within one company’s portfolio.
- Ministry remit: The Ministry of Coal covers coal and lignite exploration, while coal production, supply, distribution and pricing fall within its remit too.
- Joint ownership: SCCL is jointly owned, with the Telangana government holding 51 per cent and the Union government 49 per cent, giving the state majority control.
- Rating validation: The Coal Controller Organisation verifies coal mines’ self-assessment data under the Ministry’s star-rating process, adding an external check beyond operators’ initial submissions.
Exam Summary
Five Singareni Collieries Company Limited (SCCL) mines received the Ministry of Coal’s Five-Star Rating Awards 2024–25 at Raipur, Chhattisgarh, on 2 November 2026; Satish Chandra Dubey presented them to CMD Buddhaprakash Jyoti. Awardees: RKNT and RK-6 Incline (Srirampur), JVR OC-2 (Sattupalli), Khairigura OC (Bellampalli), and RGOC-1 (Ramagundam-3). Assessment covers 84 parameters, with above 91/100 qualifying. SCCL won underground first prize; Telangana owns 51%, Union 49%. Coal Controller Organisation verifies data.
