SECL Director (Technical) Operations Meets Chhattisgarh Mining Leadership to Strengthen Collaboration
Raipur, Chhattisgarh – 23 February 2026 – Shri N. Franklin Jayakumar, Director (Technical) Operations, South Eastern Coalfields Limited (SECL), met with Shri Rajat Bansal, IAS, Director, Geology & Mining, Government of Chhattisgarh, and Managing Director, Chhattisgarh State Mineral Development Corporation (CGSMDC) today.
The meeting focused on strengthening cooperation between SECL and the Government of Chhattisgarh in the mining sector. Key discussions included:
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Enhancing operational coordination between SECL and state authorities.
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Expediting regulatory and statutory clearances for mining projects.
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Exploring new avenues for collaborative initiatives aimed at efficient and sustainable mineral development.
Both leaders emphasized the importance of synergizing efforts to ensure responsible mining practices, support economic growth in the state, and maximize the benefits of mineral resources for local communities.