By Bizodisha Bureau, September 27, 2018: Public sector Mahanadi Coalfields Limited (MCL) has set a target of 162.5 million tonne coal production during the current fiscal.

This was stated by MCL chairman cum managing director, R R Mishra during his visit to Ib Valley Coalfields to take stock of operational situation Wednesday, a company statement said.

“Collective efforts must be made to overcome challenges to achieve the target of 162.5 million tonne production during 2018-19,” he said.

The MCL had produced over 143 million tonne coal during last financial year and dispatched more than 138 mt dry fuel to various consumers across the country.

The CMD visited Samleshwari OCP and Lakhanpur OCP in Jharsuguda district of Odisha and interacted with the representatives of trade unions and officers association at company headquarters here

The CMD said “no target is unachievable for a company if the fundamental requirements are met for the human resources and concerted efforts are made by one and all,” the statement said.