Bilaspur, Chhattisgarh |: South Eastern Coalfields Limited (SECL) conducted its General Managers’ Coordination Meeting at the SECL Headquarters in Bilaspur on August 4, 2026, where senior management carried out a comprehensive review of the company’s operational performance and future strategy. The meeting also marked the launch of the PPO/Jeevan Pramaan Patra Portal, a major digital initiative aimed at simplifying pension-related services for retired employees and their dependents.
The high-level meeting was chaired by SECL Chairman-cum-Managing Director (CMD) Shri Harish Duhan and focused on strengthening operational efficiency, workplace safety, digital transformation, and timely execution of key projects.
Comprehensive Review of Operational Performance
During the meeting, senior officials reviewed SECL’s performance across several critical operational areas, including:
- Coal Production
- Coal Dispatch
- Productivity
- Mine Safety
- Environmental Protection
- Human Resource Management
- Project Implementation
- Coal Quality Management
- Capital Expenditure (CAPEX)
- Environmental Clearance (EC)
- Forest Clearance (FC)
Detailed discussions were held on the performance of individual operational Areas, progress against production targets, existing operational challenges, and strategic plans for upcoming activities to ensure sustained growth.
Special Focus on Monsoon Preparedness
Considering the ongoing monsoon season, the meeting placed significant emphasis on reviewing preparedness measures across all mining areas.
Senior officials assessed:
- Safety arrangements at mines
- Disaster preparedness and contingency plans
- Operational continuity during heavy rainfall
- Infrastructure readiness
- Risk mitigation strategies
The objective was to ensure safe, uninterrupted, and efficient mining operations throughout the monsoon while maintaining the highest standards of employee safety.
CMD Harish Duhan Launches PPO/Jeevan Pramaan Patra Portal
One of the major highlights of the meeting was the inauguration of the PPO/Jeevan Pramaan Patra Portal by CMD Shri Harish Duhan.
The newly launched digital platform has been developed to make Pension Payment Order (PPO) and Jeevan Pramaan (Digital Life Certificate) services simpler, faster, transparent, and completely digital for retired SECL employees and their eligible dependents.
Key Features of the Portal
The portal will enable:
- Online distribution of Pension Payment Order (PPO) documents
- Digital submission and uploading of Jeevan Pramaan (Life Certificates)
- Centralized monitoring of pension-related services
- Faster processing of pension documentation
- Improved transparency and efficiency in pension administration
The initiative is expected to significantly improve service delivery while reducing paperwork and enhancing convenience for pensioners.
Senior Officials Participate
Apart from CMD Shri Harish Duhan, the meeting was attended by:
- Shri N. Franklin Jayakumar, Director (Technical/Operations)
- Shri Biranchi Das, Director (Human Resource)
- Shri D. Sunil Kumar, Director (Finance)
- Shri Himanshu Jain, Chief Vigilance Officer
- Shri Ramesh Chandra Mohapatra, Director (Technical/Planning & Projects)
The meeting also witnessed the participation of all Area General Managers, Heads of Departments, and other senior officials from SECL Headquarters.
CMD Calls for Strong Safety Culture and Coordinated Efforts
Addressing the gathering, CMD Shri Harish Duhan stressed that a strong safety culture, effective coordination, and timely execution of operational plans remain the foundation of SECL’s sustained success.
He urged all officers to:
- Give the highest priority to mine safety
- Achieve coal production and dispatch targets
- Ensure uninterrupted mining operations during the monsoon
- Maintain effective coordination among departments
- Focus on timely implementation of development projects
He emphasized that operational excellence can only be achieved through teamwork, disciplined execution, and proactive planning.
Roadmap for Sustainable Growth
The meeting concluded with an extensive review of progress made by all operational Areas and key functional departments. Special emphasis was placed on:
- Effective implementation of production plans
- Strengthening mine safety measures
- Maintaining coal quality standards
- Accelerating CAPEX projects
- Monitoring environmental compliance
- Executing ongoing developmental initiatives within stipulated timelines
The deliberations reaffirmed SECL’s commitment to operational excellence, digital transformation, sustainable mining practices, and employee welfare, while ensuring that the company continues to meet its production targets safely and efficiently despite seasonal challenges.
