Gupta Coalfields & Washeries
Gupta Coalfields & Washeries is the coal processing subsidiary of the Gupta Group, a company with interests in coal mining and processing, infrastructure, power and logistics.[1]
According to the Gupta Group website Gupta Coalfields & Washeries has 12 coal washeries located in the state of Maharashtra, Andhra Pradesh, Chhatisgarh, Madhya Pradesh, Orissa & Jharkhand with a total capacity of 37.5 million tonnes.[2]
Community affected by Gupta Coal Washery activites
In October 2022, villagers from Gondegaon and Warada villages protested in front of the gate at Gupta Coal Washery in Gondegaon. Due to water polluted with coal dust reaching farmlands, around 50 villagers had their crops destroyed during the monsoon season. Thanks to the community action, double compensation was offered for the damages. However, a villager stated that the offer was "nothing but a mockery" and that shutting down the washery, which opened in 2021, was the only solution. They reported that environmental regulation of the facility was unknown and that impacts on crops would only become more severe.[3]
Coal power station proposal
Gupta Coalfields & Washeries has proposed the construction of the Ghugus power station. The company states that the project, at Usegaon village near Ghugus in Chandrapur district, comprise 120MW Stage 1 and a 540MW Stage 2.
The company states that "the first phase of 2 x 60 MW Thermal Power Plant is under execution in an area of 400 acres at having necessary clearances from Ministry of Environment & Forest, Ministry of Power & Industries, Water Irrigation Dept. & all other local bodies. The second phase of two units of 2 x 270 MW is also envisaged by the Company in the vicinity of Plant erected under Phase I. The Company has all the financial and administrative sanctions for the success of the project in place."[4]
Resources and articles
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References
- ↑ Gupta Group, "About the Group", Gupta Group website, accessed November 2011.
- ↑ Gupta Group, "Gupta Coal", Gupta Group website, accessed December 2011.
- ↑ "Double compensation to farmers hit due to coal washery: Collector," The Hitavada, accessed October 23, 2022.
- ↑ "Gupta Power", Gupta Coal website, accessed February 2012.
