Gevra Mine Set to Become Asia's Largest Coal Mine
| Aspect | Details |
|---|---|
| Entity | South Eastern Coalfield Limited (SECL) |
| Location | Gevra Mine, Chhattisgarh, India |
| Current Production | 52.5 million tons per annum (2022-23) |
| Expanded Production | 70 million tons per annum (after environmental clearance) |
| Environmental Clearance | Granted by MoEFCC, in coordination with the Ministry of Coal |
| Key Figures | Shri Prem Sagar Misha, CMD of SECL |
| Mine Size | 10 km in length, 4 km in breadth |
| Mining Technologies | Surface Miner, Ripper Mining, HEMM (42 cubic meter shovels, 240-ton dumpers) |
| First-Mile Connectivity | Conveyor belt, silos, Rapid Loading System |
| Significance | Poised to become the largest coal mine in Asia |