Bhupalapally – A new set of rest rooms for female workers at the KT-5 Incline site have officially opened. The ceremony took place on Wednesday, marking a step forward in improving facilities for women working in the mining sector.
At present, 35 women work at the KT-5 Incline. This group includes 7 administrative officers, 6 super supervisors, 7 technicians, and 13 general laborers or budli workers.
Area General Manager Enugu Rajeshwar Reddy explained that the Singareni Collieries Company has created a plan for managing its underground mines in the SS-15 district during the first shift. This plan places a strong focus on increasing the role of women in mining operations.
To support this effort, the company built special rest rooms exclusive to female employees. Reddy noted that these facilities aim to improve both the comfort and safety of women on site. He added that giving attention to their well-being will encourage more active participation by female staff.
Several key officials attended the launch event. These included S.O. to GM Mr. S. Kaveendra, KT-1 Group Agent Mr. J. Venkataramana, Personnel Manager K. Maruthi, and Gan Manager Mr. Zakeer Hussain. Representatives from workers’ unions, Mr. Dornala Tirupati of the Recognition Sangha and Mr. Chunchula Gattu Raju of the Representative Sangha, were also present.
The new rest rooms are part of a broader initiative to make the mining environment more inclusive and supportive for women in the workforce.
