India's Gevra and Kusmunda Mines Among World's Largest Coal Mines Under Atmanirbhar Bharat
| Aspect | Details |
|---|---|
| Initiative | Atmanirbhar Bharat |
| Achievement | Gevra and Kusmunda coal mines ranked 2nd and 4th largest globally |
| Operator | South Eastern Coalfields Limited (SECL), subsidiary of Coal India |
| Location | Korba district, Chhattisgarh |
| Annual Production | Over 100 million tons (combined) |
| Contribution | ~10% of India's total coal production |
| Gevra Mine | Operational since 1981; capacity: 70 million tons/year; FY 23-24 production: 59 million tons |
| Kusmunda Mine | FY 23-24 production: Over 50 million tons |
| Technology | Surface Miner for blast-free coal extraction; HEMMs like 240-ton dumpers, shovels, and rippers |
| Acknowledgment | Dr. Prem Sagar Mishra (SECL CMD) thanked stakeholders and coal workers |