Singareni shines at global mine rescue event

Metro India News | Hyderabad 

The Singareni Collieries Company Limited (SCCL) has brought international recognition to India by winning first prize in the underground rescue category at the International Mines Rescue Competition held in Zambia.

The event, conducted from April 30 to May 5, saw participation from several countries including China, Canada, Australia, Poland, Colombia and Zambia. Indian teams from Coal India and Singareni competed among global rescue units, with Singareni emerging as the best in its category after nearly two decades.

The competition evaluated teams on firefighting, rescue operations and technical response. Singareni excelled in all segments, securing the highest marks. In the technical test, team member Sai Krishna completed a complex task in just 52 minutes, well ahead of the allotted time. In the underground rescue simulation held at a depth of 700 meters, the team successfully located and rescued two trapped individuals within 52 minutes, despite being given two hours. They efficiently handled critical tasks such as power shutdown, equipment setup and victim evacuation under strict monitoring by judges.

SCCL Chairman and Managing Director Dr. Budda Prakash Jyothi congratulated the team for their outstanding performance. The rescue team was trained at the Ramagundam Mines Rescue Station under the guidance of General Manager Srinivas Reddy.

The achievement has drawn widespread appreciation from employees and officials, with many taking to social media to congratulate the team.