SECL releases India Post special cover for Coal India's Golden Jubilee and its own Ruby Jubilee
South Eastern Coalfields Limited released an India Post special cover on 28 October 2025 marking Coal India's Golden Jubilee and SECL's Ruby Jubilee (40 years).
Summary
South Eastern Coalfields Limited (SECL), a Coal India Limited (CIL) subsidiary, released an India Post 'Special Cover' and a Special Cancellation Cachet on 28 October 2025, issued with the Chhattisgarh Postal Circle. It marks Coal India's Golden Jubilee and SECL's Ruby Jubilee (40 years). The ceremony was attended by CIL Chairman P.M. Prasad and SECL CMD Harish Duhan. Coal India was set up in 1975 and meets over 70% of India's coal demand. SECL operates mainly in Chhattisgarh and Madhya Pradesh, and its Gevra Mine is the largest coal mine in Asia.
Key facts
- Date
- 28 Oct 2025
- Released
- India Post Special Cover + Special Cancellation Cachet, with Chhattisgarh Postal Circle
- Marks
- Coal India Golden Jubilee; SECL Ruby Jubilee (40 years)
- Coal India
- Since 1975; meets 70%+ of India's coal demand
- SECL
- Chhattisgarh and MP; Gevra Mine, largest coal mine in Asia
Practice MCQs 1 questions
SECL's India Post special cover of October 2025 marked Coal India's Golden Jubilee and SECL's Ruby Jubilee. Which SECL mine does PIB describe as the largest coal mine in Asia?
Show answer
Correct answer: B — Gevra
PIB: SECL's Gevra Mine is the largest coal mine in Asia.