State sets focus on development of new coal blocks and enhancing mine safety
A delegation from Telangana is visiting the U.S. to study advanced mining technologies and safety standards used by companies like Caterpillar and Komatsu. The goal is to modernize Singareni Collieries through automation and remote-control systems.
Why it matters
Adopting global mining technology is essential for improving worker safety and operational efficiency in the state-run coal sector.
A high-level delegation led by Deputy Chief Minister Mallu Bhatti Vikramarka and comprising senior officials from Singareni Collieries Company Limited (SCCL) and GMMCO Ltd is currently on an official tour of the United States to study advanced mining technologies and strengthen safety standards in Singareni operations. As part of the visit, the team toured the manufacturing and technology centres of global mining equipment giants Caterpillar and Komatsu in Arizona and Texas.
The visit is aimed at bringing world class mining technologies to Singareni, with a particular focus on modernisation, automation and worker safety. During their visit to the Caterpillar Demonstration and Learning Centre in Tucson, Arizona, the delegation observed the operation of large scale mining machinery using autonomous and remote control systems. Detailed discussions were held with technical experts on heavy equipment used in opencast mines, operator training methodologies and advanced safety features designed to minimise workplace accidents.
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