Shri Ramesh Chandra Mohapatra, Director (Technical–Operations), South Eastern Coalfields Limited (SECL), inspected the Dipka Opencast Mine on the evening of 11 November 2026. The visit focused on reviewing mining operations, assessing working conditions and taking stock of the welfare facilities available to the workforce at the mine.
During the inspection, Mohapatra reviewed the mine’s working faces and haul roads to assess operational conditions across the mining area. He also examined the illumination arrangements, an important aspect of maintaining visibility and supporting safe working conditions during mining activities.
As part of the visit, the Director went to the contract workers’ camp and interacted with the workforce to enquire about their well-being. He also assessed the facilities provided to workers, including the canteen and residential rooms, to review the amenities available to those engaged in mining operations.
The inspection covered both operational aspects and workforce-related facilities, reflecting the importance of maintaining suitable working conditions alongside the day-to-day functioning of the mine. The visit provided an opportunity to review the arrangements at the site and understand the facilities available to contract workers.
Through this inspection, SECL reviewed the operational environment at Dipka Opencast Mine as well as the living and welfare facilities provided to its workforce.
