Accuses Telangana Government of Delaying SCCL Dues
Hyderabad, July 11 | The Journalist Post
The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) on Saturday announced a two-day “Singareni Bharosa Yatra” beginning July 13, stating that the initiative is aimed at boosting the confidence of Singareni workers and highlighting the Central Government’s support for the coal mining company.Addressing a press conference at the BJP Telangana state office, BJP State Vice-President Raghunatha Rao said the Central Government, under Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s vision of ‘Viksit Bharat 2047’, has taken several measures to strengthen Singareni Collieries Company Limited (SCCL), including the direct allocation of the Tadicherla-2 coal block without an auction.
Raghunatha Rao claimed that the Telangana government owes SCCL approximately ₹54,000 crore towards coal and power purchases, alleging that delayed payments have contributed to the company’s financial challenges. He further alleged that the pending dues have affected the company’s ability to invest in new equipment, modern technology, and employee welfare.
The BJP leader said the recently allotted Tadicherla-2 coal block contains an estimated 182 million tonnes of coal reserves with a projected annual production capacity of 6 million tonnes. He claimed the project could generate substantial revenue for SCCL while creating around 1,200 employment opportunities. He also said the direct allocation helped the company avoid paying an estimated ₹200 crore in auction premiums.He further stated that the Central Government had facilitated the operationalisation of the Naini coal block in Odisha after necessary clearances were obtained, describing it as another step towards strengthening SCCL’s long-term future.According to the BJP, the Singareni Bharosa Yatra will be led by Union Coal and Mines Minister G. Kishan Reddy on July 13 and 14. The tour will cover Bhadradri Kothagudem, Jayashankar Bhupalpally, Peddapalli, and Mancherial districts, with visits to several coal mines, interactions with workers, and public meetings.The party said the yatra aims to reassure approximately 41,000 permanent employees and 30,000 contract and outsourcing workers of SCCL that the Central Government remains committed to the company’s growth and expansion.The Telangana government has not responded to the BJP’s allegations regarding pending dues to SCCL. Independent verification of the financial claims was not immediately available.
