Vriksharopan Abhiyan-2021 was carried out throughout the country by the Ministry of Coal, Government of India to mark “Azadi ka Amrit Mahotsav” as the country celebrates 75 years of Independence. Central Coalfields Limited, Jharkhand-based subsidiary of Coal India, under the guidance of Ministry of Coal undertook a plethora of activities varying from plantation, distribution of saplings, and others on the occasion. CCL employees and stakeholders applauded the foundation laying ceremony and inauguration of ecological parks by Coal Minister, Pralhad Joshi, MoS for Coal, Raosaheb Patil Danve.
CCL also celebrated the Vriksharopan Abhiyaan with fervor and vigor. Over 1,00,000 saplings were planted and distributed across 53 different locations within the company. At the company headquarters in Ranchi Kanke MLA, Sammari Lal along with CMD, CCL, PM Prasad, Director Technical (P&P), Bhola Singh, Director (Finance), KR Vasudevan and other dignitaries planted saplings to mark the occasion.
Similar programs were organized in the operational areas of the company where member of Rajya Sabha, Samir Oraon, MLA, Barkagaon, Amba Prasad, MLA Gomia, Lambodar Mahto, Ex Member of Parliament, Ramendra Kumar, local mukhiyas, the State Government officials and other stakeholders took part.
Joshi in his message said that under the leadership of Prime Minister, Narendra Modi, the coal sector is devoted to fulfill the energy demands of the Country through sustainable mining and due emphasis to the environmental considerations. He further added that the entire Country is observing “Azadi ka Amrut Mahotsav” and Coal India, along with its subsidiaries, is actively taking part in the celebrations.
Under the guidance of the Ministry of Coal, Coal India, along with its different subsidiaries, has undertaken various initiatives to promote sustainable mining. The company is implementing First Mile Connectivity projects in its operational areas with an aim to develop into a net zero emission company. These initiatives will reduce the pollution and boost efficiency. Massive scale plantations and land reclamation activities are likewise being implemented to mitigate the adverse effects of coal mining.
Speaking on the occasion, CMD, CCL, PM Prasad stated that under the guidance of the Coal Minister and leadership of the Coal Secretary, Chairman Coal India, Pramod Agrawal, CCL is committed to contribute in the “Atma Nirbhar Mission” of the Prime Minister through sustainable mining.
CCL has accorded utmost priority to ecology development and pollution control. The company is carrying out various sustainable development projects for environmental protection.
The ceremony was attuned according to the COVID-19 times. Everybody present wore masks and observed social distancing. GM (Environment) Shri Soumitra Singh and his team played an important role in the program's success.