These achievements are the result of several positive initiatives undertaken by the company throughout the year. During FY 2025–26, WCL obtained incremental Environmental Clearance for 5.375 Million Tonnes. In addition, the company secured Stage-II Forest Clearance for 207.76 hectares of forest land across seven projects, the highest number of forest clearances obtained in a single financial year since company’s inception.
To make coal mining operations more efficient and safer, WCL has increasingly adopted modern technologies such as Continuous Miner and Surface Miner. Currently, 06 Surface Miners and 03 Continuous Miners are operational in WCL mines. The company plans to introduce two additional Surface Miners soon, along with 23 Continuous Miners in a phased manner in the coming years.
Among the company’s operational areas, Wani Area recorded the highest contribution to coal production with 13.31 Million Tonnes, followed by Nagpur Area with 11.65 Million Tonnes and Umrer Area with 10.57 Million Tonnes, making significant contributions to the overall output.