Coal India Limited’s subsidiary, South Eastern Coalfields Limited (SECL), today inaugurated the country’s first fully women-operated Central Store Unit at its Central Workshop in Korba, Maharashtra. This milestone marks an important step toward promoting women’s leadership in core industrial sectors and aligning with the Government of India’s campaign ‘Nari Shakti se Rashtra Shakti’ (Women Power, Nation Power).
Key Highlights of the Initiative
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The new Central Store Unit is managed entirely by a dedicated team of eight women officers and staff, led by Ms. Sapna Ikka, Senior Manager (E&M), an IIT (ISM) Dhanbad alumna.
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The facility leverages a modern SAP-based digital platform for efficient, transparent record management and inventory control.
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It handles supply and logistics of spare parts, a critical operational component, with a focus on indigenised, technologically advanced processes.
Significance and Leadership Support
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The inauguration was presided over by Shri Harish Duhan, Chairman-cum-Managing Director, SECL, with senior officials, including directors and vigilance officers, attending the event.
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The initiative follows SECL’s earlier achievement of setting up India’s first all-women-operated dispensary at Bilaspur.
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Shri Duhan emphasized that such projects demonstrate strategic inclusiveness, aligning with the vision of Union Minister of Coal Shri G. Kishan Reddy, who advocates for increased women’s participation in the energy and mining sectors.
Broader Context and Future Outlook
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The establishment of this all-women unit reinforces the ongoing efforts toward gender inclusiveness, self-reliance, and sustainable industrial growth in India.
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The success of this initiative is expected to encourage more women to lead and innovate within critical sectors, inspiring replicable models across India’s public sector enterprises.
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The initiative exemplifies the spirit of Atmanirbhar Bharat, leveraging women’s skillsets for national progress and industrial resilience.
Conclusion
The full-fledged women-operated Central Store at Korba exemplifies the government’s commitment to empowering women, fostering inclusive development, and driving India’s indigenisation agenda in core industries.
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Source: PIB
