New Delhi/Bilaspur: Union Minister of State for Coal and Mines Satish Chandra Dubey on Tuesday reviewed the operations and achievements of South Eastern Coalfields Limited (SECL) during a one-day visit to the company’s headquarters in Bilaspur and launched key initiatives related to digital transformation and healthcare services.

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During the visit, the Minister launched the e-DADAS (Design and Drawings Approval in SECL) Portal and the Hospital Management and Information System (HMIS) Portal, aimed at improving operational efficiency, transparency and healthcare management within the organisation.

On his arrival at the SECL headquarters, Dubey paid floral tribute at the Coal Miners’ Memorial and acknowledged the contribution of coal workers towards nation-building and ensuring India’s energy security.

Chairing a review meeting at the headquarters, the Minister assessed SECL’s performance in areas including coal production and dispatch, quality management, mine safety, coal gasification, mine closure, environmental initiatives, digitisation, CSR activities and future plans. SECL Chairman-cum-Managing Director Harish Duhan, functional directors, senior ministry officials and company officers were present during the meeting.

Dubey emphasised the need for safe and sustainable mining practices, improved operational efficiency and greater adoption of modern technologies. He said SECL continues to play a significant role in strengthening the country’s energy security and appreciated the company’s efforts in production, quality management, safety and environmental responsibility.

He also stressed that CSR initiatives should focus on ensuring that the benefits of development and welfare schemes reach people living in coalfield regions.

Speaking during the meeting, SECL CMD Harish Duhan said that during the ongoing financial year 2026-27, the company has contributed 26.86 million tonnes towards Coal India Limited’s production milestone of 100 million tonnes achieved so far. He reiterated SECL’s commitment to meeting the country’s energy requirements under the guidance of the Ministry of Coal.

The newly launched e-DADAS portal will digitalise the process of examination, monitoring and approval of engineering designs and drawings related to FMC systems, CHP-Silos, railway sidings, in-pit conveyor systems and other infrastructure projects. According to the company, the portal is expected to improve transparency and ensure time-bound project execution.

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The HMIS portal will support digitisation of healthcare services in SECL hospitals through systematic management of patient records, faster medical services and improved healthcare monitoring.

During the visit, the Minister also inaugurated a state-of-the-art 5-Part Hematology Analyzer Unit at the Indira Vihar Health Centre in Bilaspur. The advanced machine will facilitate accurate detection of infections and diseases through differential testing of white blood cells and provide faster, automated and error-free reports.

Following the inauguration, Dubey visited the health centre, reviewed healthcare facilities and appreciated the efforts being made to provide quality medical services.

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