Eastern Coalfields Ltd (ECL), a subsidiary of Coal India, the largest coal-producing PSU, has asked its workers to increase output in the last quarter of the current fiscal year in order to close the achievement gap that resulted from the December quarter’s cumulative output falling short.
According to ECL CMD Satish Jha’s statement on the 77th Republic Day, the total amount of coal produced up until December 2025 is 33.48 million tonnes, which is slightly less than the proportionate target of 38.75 million tonnes. This highlights the need to increase production in the remaining months of the fiscal year 2025–2026. But thanks to the solid removal of overburden of 133.013 million cubic metres during that time, which reflected the considerable growth in coal output, the company has maintained a strong operational footprint. With a cumulative coal offtake of 33.66 million tonnes from April to December, there is a steady supply and flow of income.
The firm anticipates that the collective commitment and sustainable handling of work will be crucial in fulfilling annual targets and enhancing the ECL’s position in nurturing the nation’s energy security. Therefore, concerned efforts are urged from the respective employees, officers, and executives.
