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Telangana Announces Pay Scale Revision for Singareni Workers to Match Coal India
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The Telangana government has revised the pay scales for around 1,800 executive officers at Singareni Collieries to match those of Coal India, effective from September 25, 2026. This decision, announced by Deputy Chief Minister Mallu Bhatti Vikramarka, is part of a series of benefits for Singareni workers, including a recent ₹596 crore bonus for 39,000 workers and festive support for contract employees. The move aims to enhance the competitiveness of Singareni Collieries in the coal market.
Key facts
- Pay scales for 1,800 executive officers at Singareni Collieries revised to match Coal India.
- Financial benefits effective from September 25, 2026, reflected in October salaries.
- Telangana government's move follows a recent ₹596 crore bonus for 39,000 workers.
- Singareni Collieries, jointly owned by Telangana and Indian governments, reported a net profit of ₹1,754 crore in 2026.