Gainwell unveils room & pillar mining equipment
Gainwell Engineering (GEPL), a leader in advanced mining solutions, has unveiled the first-ever domestically manufactured room and pillar mining equipment package. Delivered to Eastern Coalfields, the breakthrough equipment marks a significant milestone for the nation's manufacturing and coal mining sector. This major achievement furthers India’s efforts to establish itself as a global hub for manufacturing excellence while promoting the 'Make in India' initiative in an otherwise imports-dependent sector, as envisioned by the Prime Minister. It has also begun a new chapter in strengthening the nation's vision for self-reliance in the manufacturing of high-end capital goods.
The underground mining machines, continuous miner (Model GCM345) and feeder breaker (Model GFB110) are stellar examples of indigenous engineering excellence and technological innovation. These machines have been manufactured at GEPL’s state-of-the-art facility at Panagarh, West Bengal. GEPL secured the intellectual property (IP) license for the Room & Pillar Equipment technology from Caterpillar in 2021, ensuring the adoption of the latest and most efficient mining technologies. Complementing these advanced machines, the package also includes globally recognised equipment: Phillips Global Shuttle Cars, RHAM Roof Bolters, and AllenWest Power Centres. Together, they form a robust ensemble set to redefine efficiency and safety in mining operations.
India is committed to becoming self-reliant in its energy sector, with a healthy mix of fossil fuels and renewable sources of energy to fuel the developmental needs of a rapidly growing economy. The Ministry of Coal has set ambitious production targets, aiming for 1.3 billion tonnes of domestic coal production by FY2026 and 1.51 billion tonne by FY2030. Coal currently accounts for approximately 56 per cent of India’s primary commercial energy demand, with coal-based power generation contributing 72 per cent to total electricity production.
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