South Eastern Coalfields Ltd Transforms Scrap into Stunning Sculptures in Special Campaign 3.0
- Disposes of 1344 MT Scrap Worth Rs. 7 Crores
TFP Bureau, New Delhi; Oct 12, 2023: As part of the ongoing Special Campaign 3.0, South Eastern Coalfields Limited (SECL), a subsidiary of Coal India, has not only been actively engaged in cleaning activities and scrap disposal but has also embraced the opportunity to unleash creativity by turning mining scrap materials into captivating sculptures.The Indian government initiated Special Campaign 3.0, emphasizing cleanliness and the reduction of pending matters in government offices, running from October 2nd to the 31st. One of the critical components of this campaign focuses on the disposal of non-functional scrap materials.
From Scrap to Sculpture : A Creative Initiative SECL’s Jamuna Kotma Area launched the “Scrap to Sculpture” project as part of Special Campaign 3.0. The primary goal of this endeavor was to convert scrap materials from coal mines into a series of artistic sculptures.A public park, Bankim Vihar, in Jamuna Kotma Area, located in Anuppur district of Madhya Pradesh, now proudly exhibits these sculptures, ingeniously crafted from scrap materials. The sculptures include a coal mine worker, a lion, a crane bird, and a flower, among others.The coal mine worker sculpture, weighing approximately 1.7 tonnes, is composed of scrap tor rods, mild steel cut pieces, bearing halves, and rollers from conveyor belts.Likewise, the lion sculpture, weighing around 1.5 tonnes, is made from scrap tor rods, mild steel cut pieces, metal strips, bearing halves, bearing bolls, and conveyor belt rollers.The crane bird and flower sculptures, weighing approximately 2.3 tonnes and 1.2 tonnes, respectively, were constructed using scrap tor rods, mild steel cut pieces, metal strips, bearing halves, bearing bolls, various pipe sizes, and conveyor belt rollers.The genesis of this project stems from the recognition that a significant volume of scrap materials from coal mines, often left unused for extended periods and eventually auctioned, can be repurposed for the greater good.The conceptualization, design, and manufacturing of these sculptures took place at the Regional Workshop, Kotma Colliery, with the involvement of a significant number of female employees who played a crucial role in crafting these magnificent sculptures.
Notable Achievements in Special Campaign 3.0 : In the ongoing Special Campaign 3.0, SECL has already disposed of approximately 1344 metric tons of scrap, generating revenue exceeding Rs. 7 crores. This remarkable achievement underscores SECL’s dedication to cleaning and beautifying various sites across its headquarters and operational areas.
Furthermore, SECL has significantly reduced the average disposal time for grievances received through the Centralized Public Grievance Redress and Monitoring System (CPGRAMS). The average disposal time decreased from 23 days (for the period from October 1, 2021, to September 30, 2022) to just 8 days (for the period from October 1, 2022, to September 30, 2023).SECL’s commitment to such campaigns is not new.
In Special Campaign 2.0, the company cleaned 45 sites, covering an extensive area of over 13 lakh square feet, and successfully disposed of more than 1250 metric tons of scrap, resulting in revenue of about Rs. 5.97 crores. SECL’s efforts in clearing areas and disposing of scrap materials during this campaign surpassed all other Coal India subsidiaries, emphasizing their consistent commitment to effective waste management and beautification.
