SECL Director (Technical–Operations) Inspects Dipka Opencast Mine

Shri Ramesh Chandra Mohapatra, Director (Technical–Operations), South Eastern Coalfields Limited (SECL), inspected the Dipka Opencast Mine on the evening of 11 November 2026.

Key Focus Areas of the Visit

During the inspection, the Director:

• Reviewed all working faces and haul roads of the mine

• Examined illumination arrangements across the mining area

• Visited the contract workers’ camp to enquire about their well-being

• Assessed facilities available for workers, including the canteen and residential rooms

The visit aimed at reviewing operational conditions and ensuring adequate welfare facilities for the workforce engaged at the mine.