Bhubaneswar, Jan 20: Vedanta Aluminium, India’s largest producer of aluminium, launched an innovative operational dashboard at its Jamkhani Coal Mine in Odisha, officials said on Monday.

This state-of-the-art digital platform integrates real-time data, optimizes performance metrics and automates routine processes. Developed in-house by a dedicated team, this dashboard leverages the First Principles approach to track mining operations at their most fundamental levels.

It delivers actionable insights for achieving operational excellence through the Time-in-Use Model (TUM), which measures planned and actual cut rates, real-time coal exposure, comprehensive machinery utilization, dispatch and stock quality analysis.

Jamkhani coal mine is Vedanta’s first-ever greenfield coal mine and the first private greenfield mine in Odisha. The mine is fully operational and caters to the coal requirements of Vedanta’s Jharsuguda plant, the world’s largest aluminium smelter.

Emphasizing on the role of innovation in Vedanta Aluminium’s growth, Sunil Gupta, COO – Vedanta Aluminium, said “The Operational Dashboard at our Jamkhani Coal Mine represents a significant leap forward in our journey towards digitalization. It empowers our team to optimize processes and fosters a culture of continuous improvement, thereby enhancing operational efficiency.”

David Stone, CEO – Coal Mines, Vedanta Aluminium, added, “The operational dashboard at Jamkhani Coal Mine was developed inhouse and aligns with Vedanta’s broader vision of integrating digital tools across our value chain. Future advancements, such as SAP integration and fleet management will further elevate operational precision and sustainability.”

Vedanta’s coal mines business has achieved significant milestones in its digital transformation through a digital-first approach centered on advanced technologies. The business has implemented several innovative digital initiatives to streamline processes, enhance collaboration, and foster a culture of learning and innovation.

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