Central Coalfields Limited (CCL), a Jharkhand- based subsidiary of Coal India Limited, bagged safety and sustainability category award at Coal Minister’s Award -2021-22 during a mega function in New Delhi on Thursday. CCL was awarded second prize in safety and third prize in sustainability for outstanding performance.
Minister of Coal, Mines and Parliamentary Affairs, Pralhad Joshi handed the trophy to CMD, CCL, PM Prasad in presence of Coal Secretary, Dr Anil Kumar Jain, CIL Chairman, Pramod Agarwal and other dignitaries. General Manager of Dhori Area, Manoj Kumar Agarwal and Magadh- Sanghmitra Area, KK Sinha of the company were also awarded on this occasion for their outstanding performance.
After receiving the award, Prasad said that this award is a testimony of our deep commitment towards safety, sustainable and eco-friendly mining, which is at the core of our mining operations. He further said that the award is the result of the dedicated and committed teamwork of our employees and management, coupled with some best practices being followed in the company. He said that safety in operations is of paramount importance and they are committed to ensure an accident free workplace at CCL.
CMD CCL said that CCL is committed to fulfil the vision of Atma Nirbhar Bharat of Prime Minister, Narendra Modi. He further expressed his gratitude to Coal Secretary Dr Anil Kumar Jain and Coal India Chairman Shri Pramod Agrawal for their guidance.
In previous fiscal 2021-22, the company has recorded the highest production and dispatch since its inception of 68.8 MT and 71.8 MT.