Union Coal Minister Seeks Probe into Alleged Missing Coal Worth ₹1,600 Crore at SCCL
The video is about a news report concerning allegations of missing coal in Telangana. The Union Coal Minister has written to the Telangana CM requesting an investigation into approximately 40 lakh tonnes of coal, valued at around ₹1,600 crore, that may be unaccounted for at Singareni Collieries Company Ltd (SCCL). The report suggests this issue was flagged by the Union Coal Minister himself, who asked the state government to verify the allegations and check SCCL's internal safeguards. The video also includes commentary about
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Minister's Letter and Allegations The Union Coal Minister, G Kishan Reddy, has indeed written to the Telangana Chief Minister, A Revanth Reddy, on June 10, 2026, flagging reports of missing coal [1][2][3][4][5]. The reports concern approximately 40 lakh tonnes of coal, valued at around ₹1,600 crore, potentially unaccounted for at Singareni Collieries Company Ltd (SCCL) [1][2][3][4][5].
The minister's letter urges an urgent inquiry to ascertain the facts and assess the existing safeguards within SCCL [1][2][3][4][5]. Context of SCCL's Financial Strain These allegations come at a time when SCCL is already facing significant financial strain due to unpaid dues exceeding ₹51,500 crore from the Telangana government [1][2][3][4][5].
The minister expressed concern that such allegations, if not promptly addressed, could further hamper the company's financial stability, future growth, and sustainability [2][4][5]. Nature of the Claim While the core claim of the minister writing and seeking a probe is substantiated by multiple sources, the minister himself clarified that this is not a 'coal scam' but an 'allegation' that has been brought to his notice by employee unions and some political parties [5].
He emphasized that the central government has a minimal role in SCCL's operations, which fall under the Telangana government's purview, hence the request for a detailed inquiry by the state [5].