Kothagudem: N Balram, the Chairman and Managing Director of Singareni Collieries Company Limited (SCCL), received the ‘Best CMD in South India’ award from the Asia Pacific HRM Congress. The award was given at a national conference in Bengaluru.
During the ceremony, Balram dedicated the award to the employees of SCCL. He stated that the honor belongs to the entire Singareni family. He emphasized that their dedication enables SCCL to achieve new successes.
Balram expressed his vision for making Singareni a global leader in mining and energy. Under his leadership, SCCL began operations at the Naini coal block in Odisha, expanding beyond Telangana. The company also obtained licenses to explore gold and copper in Karnataka, aligning with India’s focus on resource security.
The award jury praised Balram for his efforts in financial innovation, employee welfare, and social responsibility. SCCL recently launched a Rs 1 crore accident insurance policy for all its workers, a pioneering welfare initiative in India’s mining industry.



