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Deputy Chief Minister Bhatti Vikramarka Mallu meets Union Minister for Coal and Mines G. Kishan Reddy Dy CM seeks Centre’s support for Singareni’s move towards coal gasification Singareni keen to work on gasification projects on the lines of Coal India Koyagudem Block–III allocation and Tadicherla Coal Block–II mining lease discussed
New Delhi, May 21: Telangana Deputy Chief Minister and Minister for Finance, Planning and Energy, Shri Bhatti Vikramarka Mallu, met Union Minister for Coal and Mines Shri G. Kishan Reddy in New Delhi on Wednesday. During the meeting, discussions were held on the future plans of Singareni Collieries Company Limited, coal gasification opportunities, allocation of new coal blocks, and the mining lease issue relating to Tadicherla Coal Block–II.
Speaking on the occasion, the Deputy Chief Minister said that coal should not be confined only to conventional power generation, but should be utilised in a value-added manner in line with future industrial requirements. He explained to the Union Minister that, in view of the priority being given by the Government of India to coal gasification across the country, Singareni is also ready to move forward in this direction.
The Deputy Chief Minister stated that, on the lines of gasification initiatives being taken up by Coal India, Singareni is also examining possibilities to utilise its coal resources more efficiently through modern technology. He said that coal gasification would add value to coal resources and also strengthen energy security, industrial usage and employment opportunities. He requested the Ministry of Coal to extend necessary technical guidance, policy support and assistance in linking Singareni’s initiatives with Central schemes.
The Deputy Chief Minister said Singareni has been playing a key role in meeting the coal supply and power sector requirements of South India. Keeping future requirements in view, he stressed that securing new coal resources for Singareni has become essential.
He brought to the notice of the Union Minister that Koyagudem Block–III, located in the Godavari Valley Coal Fields, is crucial for meeting Telangana’s power requirements. Though the block was allotted through auction in the past, operations have not commenced even after four years, he said. In this context, he requested that steps be taken to allocate Koyagudem Block–III to Singareni Collieries Company Limited.
The issue of Tadicherla Coal Block–II was also discussed in the meeting. The Deputy Chief Minister explained that Singareni has already taken up pre-mining activities and exploration works related to the block, and that there is a need to expedite the mining lease process. He said the development of Tadicherla Coal Block–II is important for Singareni’s future requirements and Telangana’s energy security.
The Deputy Chief Minister requested Union Minister G. Kishan Reddy to grant prior approval under Section 5 of the MMDR Act, 1957, for Tadicherla Coal Block–II and to expedite the mining lease process.
Union Minister G. Kishan Reddy responded positively to these issues. He assured that a joint meeting would soon be convened with the concerned Central and State officials, along with representatives of Singareni, to discuss Singareni’s coal gasification plans, allocation of Koyagudem Block–III, and the mining lease issue of Tadicherla Coal Block–II.
Principal Secretary, Finance, Shri Sandeep Kumar Sultania; Secretary, Planning, Dr. Gaurav Uppal; Singareni Collieries Company Limited CMD Dr. Jyothi Buddha Prakash; Director — Personnel and Administration, Shri Goutham Potru; Director — Projects, Shri K. Venkateshwarlu, and others were present in the meeting.
Speaking on the occasion, the Deputy Chief Minister said that coal should not be confined only to conventional power generation, but should be utilised in a value-added manner in line with future industrial requirements. He explained to the Union Minister that, in view of the priority being given by the Government of India to coal gasification across the country, Singareni is also ready to move forward in this direction.
The Deputy Chief Minister stated that, on the lines of gasification initiatives being taken up by Coal India, Singareni is also examining possibilities to utilise its coal resources more efficiently through modern technology. He said that coal gasification would add value to coal resources and also strengthen energy security, industrial usage and employment opportunities. He requested the Ministry of Coal to extend necessary technical guidance, policy support and assistance in linking Singareni’s initiatives with Central schemes.
The Deputy Chief Minister said Singareni has been playing a key role in meeting the coal supply and power sector requirements of South India. Keeping future requirements in view, he stressed that securing new coal resources for Singareni has become essential.
He brought to the notice of the Union Minister that Koyagudem Block–III, located in the Godavari Valley Coal Fields, is crucial for meeting Telangana’s power requirements. Though the block was allotted through auction in the past, operations have not commenced even after four years, he said. In this context, he requested that steps be taken to allocate Koyagudem Block–III to Singareni Collieries Company Limited.
The issue of Tadicherla Coal Block–II was also discussed in the meeting. The Deputy Chief Minister explained that Singareni has already taken up pre-mining activities and exploration works related to the block, and that there is a need to expedite the mining lease process. He said the development of Tadicherla Coal Block–II is important for Singareni’s future requirements and Telangana’s energy security.
The Deputy Chief Minister requested Union Minister G. Kishan Reddy to grant prior approval under Section 5 of the MMDR Act, 1957, for Tadicherla Coal Block–II and to expedite the mining lease process.
Union Minister G. Kishan Reddy responded positively to these issues. He assured that a joint meeting would soon be convened with the concerned Central and State officials, along with representatives of Singareni, to discuss Singareni’s coal gasification plans, allocation of Koyagudem Block–III, and the mining lease issue of Tadicherla Coal Block–II.
Principal Secretary, Finance, Shri Sandeep Kumar Sultania; Secretary, Planning, Dr. Gaurav Uppal; Singareni Collieries Company Limited CMD Dr. Jyothi Buddha Prakash; Director — Personnel and Administration, Shri Goutham Potru; Director — Projects, Shri K. Venkateshwarlu, and others were present in the meeting.
