Sarda Energy announced that it has secured Chhattisgarh Environment Conservation Board nod to expand coal production from 1.44 MTPA to 1.68 MTPA..

In an exchange filing, the company said, “We are pleased to inform that the Chhattisgarh Environment Conservation Board, Raipur has granted to the Company, the Consent to Establish cum Consent to Operate under Water (Prevention and Control of Pollution) Act, 1974 and Air (Prevention and Control of Pollution) Act, 1981, for expansion of production capacity of Gare Palma IV/7 Coal Mine (Karwahi Open Cast Coal Mine) of the Company from 1.44 MTPA to 1.68 MTPA."

Founded in 1973, Sarda Energy & Minerals Limited (SEML) is the flagship entity of the Sarda Group, based in Raipur, Chhattisgarh. SEML specialises in the production of steel, ferro alloys, and power, positioning itself as one of India’s lowest-cost producers in the sector.

The company has diversified its portfolio to include a range of products such as sponge iron, billets, and eco-friendly bricks, while also engaging in mining and power generation.

In 2007, SEML expanded its capabilities by merging with Chhattisgarh Electricity Company Limited, reinforcing its vision to be a leading player in the energy and minerals industry.