Women Break Barriers in Telangana's Singareni Coal Mines
Women are taking on roles in Telangana's Singareni coal mines once seen as men's work. They handle explosives, supervise underground mining operations and take part in mine rescue work. They are also preparing to operate heavy mining machinery.
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Context: Singareni Collieries is a major coal mining company in Telangana, and mining has long been a male-dominated field. Women's entry into mine work has been slowly growing across India as companies open more roles to them.
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