Coal India Limited, the single largest coal producer in the world, organized a CSR
& Sustainability Conclave 2022 (6th to 7 th May, 2022) at Central Coalfields
Ltd(CCL), Darbhanga House, Ranchi. About 150 participants, from Coal India and
all its subsidiaries including CCL attended the two-day conclave.
The CSR & Sustainability Conclave 2022 provides a platform for Corporates,
Development Sector Organizations and Thought Leaders to come together for
knowledge sharing and listening the success stories.
The programme started with lightening of ceremonial lamp. Guests of Honour,
CMD, CCL PM Prasad CMD and Director (Personnel & IR), CIL Vinay Ranjan
inaugurated the CSR & Sustainability Conclave 2022 in packed Convention Center
of the company.
While delivering the welcome address, CMD CCL P M Prasad welcomed the
participants and other dignitaries. He further said that presently, corporates need to
focus equally on Operational, Environmental and Social sustainability for carrying
out their sustainable business. Shri Prasad also deliberated the diversified CSR
activities of the company.
Director (P&IR), CIL Vinay Ranjan welcomed the eminent speakers and expressed
confidence that the conclave will be a great learning experience for the delegates.
He further said that the company is planning to carry out skill development for
10,000 persons including women. He also said that the company will carry out a
livelihood programme to benefit the society.
Dr. Bhaskar Chatterjee, Retd. IAS, who is widely acknowledged as the primary
force for bringing a new paradigm to the realm of CSR and providing it with an
innovative and strategic vision, talked about genesis and existing policy. He spoke
about the evolution of CSR and explained the various rules and regulations related
to CSR.
Another speaker was Amod Kanth, Retd. IPS, CEO 'Prayas,' a former IPS officer,
said that the we need to connect with natural leaders for carrying out sustainable
business.
Saurav Roy, Chief (CSR), Tata Steel Ltd spoke about various CSR initiatives of
Tata Steel Limited like Masti Ki Pathshala, Samvaad etc.
Joining the list of Erudite speakers N Srinath, CEO Tata Trusts gave details about
the various initiatives of Tata Trusts like Lakhpati Kisan Program, etc. He
mentioned that the primary focus of the CSR projects is to create a sustainable
model.
Shubhranshu Patnaik, Partner with Deloitte, dealt with the topic of Environment,
Social and Governance (ESG).
The final speaker of the day was Dr Arvind (Director), Arvind Eye Care projects
briefed about the history and the operations of Arvind Eye Care. He added that
daily they are treating about 1600-1700 patients.
PM Prasad and Vinay Ranjan also inaugurated the CSR stall of Coal India and all
its subsidiaries including CCL.