RK New Tech, RK-6, JVR OC-2, Khairiguda and RG OC-1 among India’s top-performing coal mines; Singareni records highest-ever five 5-star rated mines.
The Journalist Post
HYDERABAD | July 10, 2026
The Singareni Collieries Company Limited (SCCL) has achieved a major national milestone, with five of its coal mines receiving the prestigious 5-Star Rating in the Union Ministry of Coal’s annual evaluation for the year 2024–25.
According to the ratings released by the Ministry of Coal, the mines that secured the highest distinction are RK New Tech and RK-6 in the Srirampur Area, JVR OC-2 in the Sathupalli Area, Khairiguda Opencast Mine in the Bellampalli Area, and RG OC-1 in the Ramagundam-III Area.
Out of 382 coal mines that participated in the national assessment, only 50 mines were awarded the coveted 5-star rating. Singareni’s achievement of securing five of these top-rated mines marks the highest number in the company’s history, surpassing last year’s record of four 5-star mines.
The 5-star recognition is awarded by the Coal Controller Organization based on a comprehensive evaluation covering 50 performance parameters across seven major categories. These include mining operations, workplace safety, employee welfare, environmental conservation, development of mine-affected villages, adoption of modern technologies, and financial management.
Only mines scoring more than 90 percent in the assessment qualify for the highest 5-star rating. The evaluation process includes detailed field inspections and verification of operational data by expert teams before the final rankings are announced.
Apart from the five top-rated mines, 17 additional Singareni mines earned a 4-star rating, having scored between 80 and 90 percent. Officials said these mines narrowly missed the highest distinction, reflecting the company’s consistently high operational standards.
Deputy Chief Minister and Minister for Energy Mallu Bhatti Vikramarka congratulated the Singareni management, engineers, officials, and workers for the remarkable achievement. He said the national recognition reflects the company’s commitment to safe mining practices, worker welfare, environmental protection, and operational excellence.
Bhatti Vikramarka described the achievement as a matter of pride for Telangana and expressed confidence that even more Singareni mines would secure 5-star ratings in the coming years by adopting the best practices demonstrated by the award-winning mines.