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Awards

SECL Stall Wins First Prize at Pragatisheel Chhattisgarh Exhibition 2026

SECL’s stall showcasing modern mining, environmental initiatives, and CSR efforts wins first prize at Pragatisheel Chhattisgarh event held in Janjgir-Champa from 19–21 February 2026.
SECL Stall Wins First Prize at Pragatisheel Chhattisgarh Exhibition 2026

Bilaspur, March 6, 2026: The stall of South Eastern Coalfields Limited (SECL) was awarded first prize at the “Pragatisheel Chhattisgarh” event held in Janjgir-Champa from 19–21 February 2026. The stall effectively showcased SECL’s modern mining technologies, environmental initiatives, and key social responsibility programs, earning wide appreciation from visitors and the judging panel.

The first prize shield was presented to SECL CMD Shri Harish Duhan by a delegation at the company headquarters in Bilaspur.

Dignitaries Present

The award ceremony saw the presence of SECL senior officials including:

  • Shri N. Franklin Jayakumar, Director (Technical/Operations)

  • Shri Biranchi Das, Director (Human Resources)

  • Shri D. Sunil Kumar, Director (Finance)

  • Shri Himanshu Jain, Chief Vigilance Officer

  • Shri Ramesh Chandra Mahapatra, Director (Technical/Project & Planning)

  • Shri Praveen Kumar, General Manager (Mining) & Technical Secretary

  • Dr. Sanish Chandra, Public Relations Officer

 

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Highlights of the SECL Stall

The award-winning stall featured:

  • Advanced and safe mining techniques including blast-free mining

  • Digitization initiatives enhancing operational efficiency

  • Environmental conservation efforts

  • Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) projects benefiting local communities

The display successfully highlighted SECL’s commitment to sustainable mining and social development, impressing both the visitors and the judging panel.

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