ISLAMABAD: Sindh Engro Coal Mining Company Limited (SECMC) has pledged its commitment to provide socio-economic opportunities to the people of Thar – specifically the communities that host the Thar coal project.
In the recent past, there have been some reports of protests by some members of the community, but the company is hopeful that they will be able to resolve the grievances of these members through favorable policies. Some members of the community have shared reservations regarding the progress of the project, specially in the wake of the construction of water reservoir at Ghurano and SECMC is cognizant of these concerns.
The company re-iterates that all due concerns of the local population will be given importance and in this regard the company has already commenced work as per the lucrative land compensation policy announced by the Sindh government to provide rightful land owners with compensation against the land owned at Ghurano, in addition to construction of schools, hospitals and provision of merit-based jobs.
While speaking on the occasion, SECMC CEO Shamsuddin Shaikh said, “The progress on the SECMC project is in full swing and we are working towards alleviating the issues that some individuals in the local community have regarding the construction of the water reservoir.” “Many members from the same community appreciate the efforts of the Company and have even accepted the land award policy and received the due payments; however, some members have concerns which we are willing to address together with all concerned parties including public representatives,” he said.
