Sambalpur: Setting a new benchmark in coal sector, Odisha-based Mahanadi Coalfields Limited (MCL) has become the first company to achieve production of 200 million tonne (MT) in a financial year.
The MCL, which has mining operations in Angul, Jharsuguda and Sundergarh districts of the state, crossed 200 MT mark on Saturday night.
Uday Anant Kaole, Chairman-cum Managing Director of the company, congratulated the MCL family and associated agencies. “It gives me immense pleasure to share the news of this extraordinary milestone of 200 million tonnes in coal production. This is not just a number, but a symbol of our commitment, hard work, and perseverance,” said the CMD, exhorting Team MCL to continue with best efforts to ensure sufficient coal to meet energy requirements of the country.
MCL had earlier crossed 100 MT mark in coal production in 2009-10 financial year and 150 MT mark in 2021-22 when company achieved over 168 MT.
