New Delhi: Western Coalfields Limited's (WCL) Chairman and Managing Director (CMD) Dr Hemant Sharad Pande on Tuesday reviewed the mining operations and coal transportation in the company’s Nagpur Area.

During a review, he directed officials to strengthen production and dispatch.

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At AIKD opencast mine, Pande inspected the AIKD and Inder patches, focusing on overburden remova, the excavation of material above coal seams, and production plans to meet assigned targets during the remainder of the financial year.

He also inspected departmental working patches at HoE, reviewed the coal face and discussed production plans for FY 2026-27. At FSNL’s new HoE work site, discussions covered equipment deployment, the proposed overburden removal plan and effective use of available resources.

The visit also included discussions on the possibility of enhancing the mine’s environmental clearance to support higher operational capacity. The press note did not specify the proposed increase or provide production targets.

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Pande reviewed coal transportation from the mine to the railway siding and subsequently visited Dhumri Siding, where he discussed measures to improve rake loading.

Senior officials from WCL’s Nagpur Area and sales department accompanied him.

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