Gevra Mine

Gevra Mine to Become Asia’s Largest Coal Mine mind map
  Recent News
    Gevra Mine
      Achieved 50 million tonnes production
        First in India
      Expansion to 70 million tonnes planned
        Aims to be Asia's largest
  When
    Recent developments in 2024
  Why
    Meeting energy needs
    Enhancing coal production capacity
  What
    Investment
      Rs 11,816.40 crore allocated
      Rs 7,500 crore already used
    Environmental Clearance
      For expansion to 70 MT
      Currently at 52.5 MT
    Public Hearing
      Conducted on June 6
    Coal Quality
      Grade G11, gross calorific value of 4000
    Employment
      Will employ 4,391 persons
    First-Mile Connectivity
      Through conveyor belts, loaded in rakes through silos
  Where
    Gevra, Korba, Chhattisgarh, India
  Who
    South Eastern Coalfields Limited (SECL)
      A subsidiary of Coal India Limited (CIL)
    Officials
      Coal Secretary Amrit Lal Meena
      SECL’s CMD Prem Sagar Mishra
      Directors S K Pal and S N Kapri
  How
    Rail Projects
      Reviewed by Coal Secretary
      Part of PM Gati Shakti national master plan
    Infrastructure Development
      Coal transportation infrastructure
      Rail corridors under Special Purpose Vehicle model
  Significance
    Supports nation's energy needs
    Enhances India's coal industry presence in Asia
  Challenges
    Environmental concerns
      Need for Environmental Clearance
    Protests over land acquisition
  Way Forward
    Completion of expansion and environmental clearances
    Further development of transportation infrastructure

The Gevra Mine, operated by South Eastern Coalfields Limited (SECL), a subsidiary of Coal India Limited (CIL), is on its way to becoming Asia’s largest coal mine. Recent efforts to ramp up its annual production from 50 million tonnes to 70 million tonnes aim to meet the growing energy needs and enhance India’s coal production capacity. This significant expansion involves a hefty investment, addressing environmental clearance, and developing first-mile connectivity to streamline coal transportation. With a focus on infrastructure development, including rail projects as part of the PM Gati Shakti national master plan, the project also faces challenges such as environmental concerns and protests over land acquisition. Nonetheless, the expansion of the Gevra Mine is significant for India’s coal industry, promising to bolster the country’s position in the Asian coal market while ensuring employment opportunities and meeting energy demands​​​​​​​​​​​​​​.

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